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Project Report
Supporting and demonstrating small scale shrimp farmer group to
access international market through certification schemes
August 2010
This document was prepared by the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)
for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Table of Contents
Supporting and demonstrating small scale shrimp farmer group to access international market through
certification schemes............................................................................................................................... 1
Acknowledgment ................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Executive summary ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Background .................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 5
4. Participate in the development of Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue (ShAD) process ......................... 6
5. Building capacity of groups to comply with ShAD standards and achieve market access ............... 7
5-1. Thai case study ......................................................................................................................... 7
5-2. Indian case study .................................................................................................................... 11
6. Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards .................................................... 14
7. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................ 17
Annex 1: ShAD standard public comments - Thailand ......................................................................... 19
Annex 2: ShAD standards Public comments- India .............................................................................. 39
Annex 3: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: Thailand ............................ 156
Annex 4: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: India .................................. 186
Annex 5: Background information about group in Thailand .............................................................. 471
Annex 6: Background information about groups in India .................................................................. 473
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Acknowledgment We greatly acknowledge valuable and generous technical and/or financial support of our partners and
cooperating organisatioins.
Aquastar Europe
Department of Fisheries Thailand
National Centres for Sustainable Aquaculture
(NaCSA)
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
(NACA)
Samroiyod Shrimp farmer Cooperative
Seafresh Industry Public Company Limited
World Wildlife Fund
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1. Executive summary
The phase 2 of the project has been conducted in Thailand and India, since July 2009 to support and
demonstrate small scale shrimp farmer group access to international markets through certification
schemes. This project demonstrated successfully that small-scale farmers organised into groups,
improved their technical capacities, and achieved access to profitable markets. This achievement was
the result of strong partnerships with producers, private sector operators, and government agencies all
working towards the common goal of the development of a sustainable business model for small scale
aquaculture.
Participating in the Dialogue: Reflecting the WWF’s intention to develop the Shrimp Aquaculture
Dialogue (ShAD) standards in multi-stakeholder manner, the project supported 4 people (representing
small scale production sector in Thailand and India), to participate in the dialogue in March 2010 in
Jakarta, Indonesia. Detailed surveys and discussions were held among the selected farmer groups in
Thailand and India to formulate and submit public comments in April 2010 during their first public
comment period. The comments covered all the proposed standards; however core points focused on
the issues of capacities of resource limited small scale farmers, particularly around the financial burden
and the monitoring mechanism.
Capacity building of small scale farmers towards meeting ShAD standards was conducted in related
small groups. The farmers were closely monitored and able to access both technical and financial
services in the group. The project staff facilitated the interaction between the farmer groups and other
partners (a processing plant and EU buyer) to establish the market linkage. The small-scale farming
sector is often considered too difficult to work with, due to the large numbers of unorganized farmers;
however, the large total numbers of such farmers provide a significant business opportunity once they
are organized.
Estimated cost and benefit analysis of compliance with ShAD standards indicated that average costs
ranged from US$ 14,113 in India (6 cases) to US$ 24,678 per farm in Thailand (I case). These values
highlighted the financial concerns and other difficulties. For examples lack of technical knowledge on the
Biodiversity inclusive Environmental Impact Assessment (BEIA) and the Participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA) of the small-scale farming sector in complying with the ShAD standards.
The way forward is suggested as follows:
1) Further adjust the draft ShAD standards to provide more scope for improved participation by
resource poor but innovative small-scale farmers to comply with these standards, or
2) Facilitate involvement of other stakeholders such as government agencies and private sector
representatives to support/partner with the small-scale farming sector.
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2. Background For the past decades NACA and other development organizations have been focusing on supporting the
small scale farmers to improve their farming technologies and practices for sustainable production.
Building on those experiences (International principles and Better Management Practices), current
issues and needs of farmers are increasingly shifting towards marketing of their products and attaining
fair and profitable prices.
In order to respond to the demand from consumers and market to purchase sustainably produced
aquaculture products, WWF has initiated the Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogues (ShAD) to establish credible
standards for sustainable shrimp farming products.
The phase 1 of WWF funded project forcused on 1) Assessment of feasibility of implementation of
standards at a small scale farm level, 2) Field testing the ShAD indicators, and 3) Initiated efforts towards
adoption of the standards by buyers.
The Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogues is in the process of developing environmental standards for shrimp
farming based on the International Principles for Responsible Shrimp farming1. These standards will
quantitative reduce the key environmental and social impacts associated with shrimp aquaculture.
NACA has a clear and successful track record of small farmer engagement and has developed Better
Management Practices (BMPs) manuals for shrimp aquaculture in several countries in Asia.
As small-scale producers form the majority of the shrimp aquaculture industry, it is important to
understand the result of BMPs adoption and the environmental consequences. Thus, there is a need to
determine what the results of these practices are on the ground in producing countries and how these
results can be measured at the level of the small-scale producers.
Essential to the sustainability of the shrimp industry in India and Thailand will be the industry’s
implementation of BMPs. However, BMPs are a mean to an end and in order to determine BMP
effectiveness, it is important to realize their results. The ShAD standards are intended to measurably
reduce the environmental impacts of shrimp farming.
The objectives of this project phase 2 was to;
1. Participate in the process of shrimp standards development by Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue
(ShAD), and provide small scale farming perspectives to the dialogue process
2. Build capacity of shrimp farming groups in Thailand and India to comply with Shrimp
Aquaculture Dialogue Standards and achieve market access,
3. Conduct detailed cost / benefit analysis (technically and financially) for small scale farming
groups to comply with those standards (available version 1.0 is considered)
1 FAO/NACA/UNEP/WB/WWF. 2006. International Principles for Responsible Shrimp Farming. Network of
Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA). Bangkok, Thailand. 20 pp.
http://www.enaca.org/modules/wfdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=142&lid=735
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3. Methodology
The following small scale farmer groups were selected as a project site to implement the project
activities following the methodologies described below.
Thailand:
• Samroiyod Shrimp Farmer Cooperative, Prchuap Khirikhan Province
India: 6 groups (3 NaCSA societies, and 3 NGO supported groups)
• Gokarneswara Swamy Aquafarmers Welfare Society, Gokarnamattam, Nazampatnam
Mandal, Guntur District.
• Vasista Godavari Aquafarmers Welfare Society, Sakinetipallilanka, Sakenetipalli Mandal,
East Godavari District
• Sri. Vinayaka Aquafarmers Welfare Society, Narasapuram Mandal, West Godavari
District
• Pedapulugivaripalem, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.
• Tummalapalem, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
• Karlapalem, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Activities Methodologies
Participate in the
development of shrimp
standards development
process (ShAD)
• Participate in the process of ShAD, and attend upcoming ShAD
meetings (Jakarta meeting)
• Receive the ShAD committee and experts group visit to the project
sites and host meetings
• Collect data on performance range on each Dialogue
• Determine standards implementation feasibility at small scale farm
level
• Based on production practices and data collection, determine where
improved performance can be achieved
Improve the capacity of
shrimp farming groups
to achieve access to
export market chain and
comply with ShAD
• Provide regular support for farmer groups to improve performance to
comply with standards (continuation from above mentioned gap
analysis at Activity 1)
• Facilitate the visit by project partners
• Arrange trial audit by a certification body
• Provide focused support to farmer group, based on the feedbacks
from buyers and trial audit
• Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue project and standards will be promoted
to create awareness and interest among small scale farmer
Assess the efforts
needed (technically and
financially) for small
scale farming group to
comply with those
standards
• Cost and benefit analysis for small scale farmer group to achieve
certification scheme (in case scheme is not fully established by this
date, use projected values for benefit)
• Provide summary report and guidance for other small scale farmer
groups to follow
Communicate with
partners and seek the
possibilities for
expanding the
• Maintain regular communication between partners through monthly
coordination conference (online)
• Explore and contact new potential partners to strengthen the project.
E.g. socially oriented NGO, Marketing/Certification focused NGO,
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cooperation with other
organizations
Sustainable food initiatives.
Expected outputs in each country are:
1) Small-scale farmer groups in Thailand and India participated in ShAD process and provided
feedback to standard development process.
2) Small scale farmer groups in Thailand and India improved their performance towards complying
with ShAD standards (If scheme are not available then provide detail gap analysis and
recommendations)
3) Comprehensive report on the cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards (If
scheme are not available then projected benefit value will be used).
Thailand part of the project was implemented through strong collaboration between the Thai
Department of Fisheries (DOF), Aquastar Europe, Seafresh Industry Ltd., Samroiyod Shrimp farmer
cooperative, and local communities to ensure the successful outcome of the work conducted.
Aditionally, implementation of the project in India was conducted in collaboration with the National
Centres for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA).
All assessments were conducted at the selected group member sites using the draft ShAD standards
issued in March 2009 (Version 1.0). The project was financially supported by the World Wildlife Fund
(WWF).
4. Participate in the development of Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue (ShAD)
process
WWF Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue (ShAD) was held at
the Grand Melia Hotel, Jakarta 9-10 March 2010. This
was the second dialogue held in Asia, following the
dialogue in Bangkok November 2008. The draft ShAD
standards was posted to the website on 1st of March
2010, and the first public comment period started just
before this Jakarta Dialogue. Under the full support of
the project, the following four people participated in
the Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia
1) President of Thai Federation of Shrimp Farming
Cooperative-Pinyo Kiatpinyo, 2) National Centre for
Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) officer in India -
A.B.C. Mohan, 3) Indian farmer welfare society
leader/Shrimp farmer association representative -
V.M.R. Balasubramaniam, and 4) NACA staff - Koji Yamamoto. All of them actively contributed to the
discussion and provided comments particularly related to small-scale farming sector in Asia.
Figure 1: Photo of ShAD, Jakarta March 2010
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Under the project supervision, the public comments documents were prepared based on both Thai and
Indian shrimp farming groups. The draft Standards (Version 1) was translated into local languages (Thai
and Telugu), and number of meetings were held with farmer groups, and individual farmers to obtain
their feedbacks. The survey was conducted and reported by the NACA local staff, Ms. Nanthana
Pidthong in Thailand, and Mr. M.Kalyanaraman with assistance with NaCSA personnel – Mr. Venkat, Mr.
Vara Prasad, Mr. Kiran, Mr. Amaranth and Mr. Madhu Kiran in India. The full copies of public comments
are shown in Annex 1 and Annex 2.
The suggestion and comments were made as follows:
1) Address the nature of small scale farmers’ public services dependencies (e.g. Department
of Fisheries, NaCSA)
2) Consider the limitation for small scale farmer’s capacities to conduct assessments (i.e. BEIA,
p-SIA) and mechanisms for appropriate supporting service structures, create exception for
certain scale of operations, or recognize alternatives ways of demonstrating compliance,
adapted to local conditions,
3) Consider "group certification" as a viable mechanisms to improve compliance by small scale
farmers, and
4) Consider options for standards related to feed mills and hatcheries because shrimp farmers
have very little control or negotiating power over the issues (particularly small scale
farmers).
5. Building capacity of groups to comply with ShAD standards and achieve
market access
The project has worked closely with small scale farmer groups in Thailand and India to improve their
farming performance towards complying with ShAD standards. Various activities has been conducted in
both countries and finding are shown in the sections below.
5-1. Thai case study
Established a smaller farm group for the project – basis for building capacities
As it is described in the final report for first phase of WWF-NACA project (2008-2009), a shrimp farmer
cooperative was established in 2007 in Samroiyod. On 16 November 2009, the shrimp cooperative
members, NACA, Seafresh and Aquastar organised a meeting to select 10 cooperative members to
establish a new cluster and register with the local government as a community enterprise. The objective
of forming the smaller group was to have better control of farm activities by the committed members,
to target the compliance to ShAD standards and other certification scheme such as Fairtrade.
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Table 1: The members of the community enterprise for shrimp farming in Samroiyod
Name Location Number of ponds
1 Mr.Decha Bunluedej Samroiyod 5
2 Mr.Somsak Maklai Samroiyod 2
3 Mr.Chuchat Larpkorkiat Samroiyod 8
4 Mrs.Bussarakham Wanthong Samroiyod 3
5 Mr.Dalat Boonkai Samroiyod 2
6 Mr.Wichai Sa ngoansai Samroiyod 3
7 Mr.Worrawit Rotborwornwittaya Pranburi 1
8 Mr.Suthep Thipwong Pranburi 1
9 Mr.Punjaporn Boonma Samroiyod 1
10 Mr.Sombat Kaewkun Samroiyod 1
Registration of the small scale group with local authority
On 4 December 2009, 10 cluster members participated in the meeting with Seafresh and NACA in order
to prepare for registration. The community was registered to Samroiyod Agriculture Office as a legal
entity under the name “Cluster of Samroiyod Fairtrade Shrimp Farmer Community Enterprise”. This
meeting documented the objectives of the cluster, and elected Mr. Somsak Makai as the first president
of the cluster.
Cooperation with other organisations, and achieving market access
The project has been implemented by conducting activities at all levels with the strong collaboration
with Department of Fisheries (DOF), Aquastar Europe (Buyer), Seafresh Industry Ltd (Local processing
plant), and Samroiyod Shrimp farmer cooperative, and local communities.
In particular Aquastar has been providing essential support to the project, by providing the business
incentives and driving to establish long-term connections between small producers and identified
markets.
The details supports providing by the other partners are summarized below:
NACA (funded by WWF): Provide a full time officer based in Samroiyod. The officer
implements project activities and facilitate communication
between farm groups and other project partners. Conduct
environmental monitoring on regular bases. Monitoring and
reporting of project activities.
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Aquastar Europe: Coordinate and facilitate the market access, and related technical
inputs to the projects. Establish commercial linkage and establish
business relationship with Farmer group, and local processing plant.
Donated a motor bike (for NACA field officer) and water
monitoring equipment (DO, salinity, temperature).
Seafresh Industry Ltd: Provide technical inputs for shrimp farming management as well as
harvesting. Establish business agreement, contract, with farmer
group.
Thai Department of Fisheries: Conduct water quality monitoring at the major river in the project
farming area (Special request from the project).
Based on the project activities conducted under this project, the cooperation from the private sector
brought opportunities for the farmer to export its products to EU in a very short and through a direct
supply chain. There was a strong incentive for the farmer group to improve their production protocols
and administrative system, by following this business model all partners agreed to cooperate. The
farmer group and Seafresh processing plant entered into contract agreement in 2008 with obligation to
comply with requirements jointly set by the project partners and in consideration the retailer
specification in the EU, draft ShAD standard and Fairtrade standards. The before mentioned obligations
were in addition to compliance with the Thai GAP and the Cooperative regulations. Between the end of
2008 and the date of this report, contract shrimp prices were negociated between Seafresh and the
farmer group at the beginning of the crop cycle, and those prices were generally higher than that of
Mahachai central market price (on average THB 20/kg higer) except in mid 2010 when market price of
shrimp increased significantly.
The shrimp produced were compliant with
the requirements established and
implemented by the partners and recently
appeared in a few branches of Marks &
Spencer stores in London. No certification
is yet in place, but the M&S label clearly
states; “Our sustainability sourced prawns
are naturally sweet in flavor & selected
from small farms within a co-operative on
the Gulf of Thailand. This co-operative
works to a high standard of care for the
environment, welfare & community”.
It is significant milestone achievement,
perhaps the very first shrimp products that
were recognised and promoted as “shrimp
Figure 2: Packaged shrimp produced under the
project in Samroiyod
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from small farms in Thailand”. However, partners consider this as an initial phase and are now aiming
for compliance with the ShaD standards and certified by Aquaculture Stewardships Council (ASC) when
that scheme is available.
Fairtrade is another certification scheme that partners have been considering since the early stage of
the cooperation. Fairtrade made two visits to Samroiyod farming area, and latest visit in March 2010,
Maya Spaull (TransFair USA), Kenneth Boyce (Fairtrade Foundation UK), Chen Fye Tham (FLO, Thai laison
officer), and an aquaculture consultant hired by Fairtrade: Rene Benguerel (Blueyou), conducted a
review of the farmer communities, ongoing project, and agree to go ahead with setting Fairtrade shrimp
standards. During these visit, there was some discussion about developing Fairtrade shrimp standards
that are designed to add on to the ShAD standards.
Facilitated and hosted the external visitors to Samroiyod farmer group
In order to provide the support and necessary technical transferfor the project activities, during the
reporting period, 12 field visits were conducted.
Trial Audit by existing Certification Body
The trial audit of the group using the draft ShAD standard by Certification body (CB) was considered but
could not be successfully conduct within the project period. Since ShAD standards are not yet final, and
no CB or their accredited auditors have yet to be trained in ShAD audit, the project could not identify an
appropriate auditor to conduct the trial audit. In Thailand, the Department of Fisheries released the
revised version of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) in early 2010, and established a new division
“Aquaculture Development and Certification Center (ADCC)”. However, their primary mandate is to
certify the farms with GAP.
Environment monitoring
There are two environmental monitoring programs initiated by the project and ongoing in the farmer
group. One program is conducted by partnership with local Department of Fishery station in Prachuap
Khiri Khan Province, and other by the project field staff since March 2009. The water quality of main
rivers upstream and downstream, irrigation cannels between rice field and shrimp farm, and wells for 1)
temperature, 2) DO, 3)Salinity, 4) conductivity by the NACA field staff, and additionally 5)BOD,
6)ammonia, 7)Nitrite, 8) Nitrate, 9)Hydrogen Sulfide, 10)Calcium, and 12)Magnesium.
Although shrimp farmer and local community had been conducting conservation activities in the area
(e.g. organised waste management, organise awareness raising campaigns), the adoption of water
monitoring programs by the participating farmers is one of the improvements that the farmer group has
achieved through this project.
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Figure 3: Seasonal salinity changes of Khao Deng River in Samroiyod Thailand at 4 different sampling
locations. Showing the general trends of higher salinity during the dry season (October to January) and
lower salinity at wetseasons. The salinity changes in this area seems to have relation with rainfall,
natural tidal effects as well as possible discharges of culture water from aquaculture facilities2. It is
important for the gorup to monitor the quality of common water to better manage their local
environment.
5-2. Indian case study
This section of the report was prepared by M.Kalyanaraman (NACA project staff in India) with the
assistance rendered by NaCSA personnel – Venkat, Vara Prasad, Kiran, Amaranth and Madhu Kiran.
WWF has approached NACA towards dissemination of ShAD and WWF Draft Standard among the small
scale farmers in India. NACA has identified
i) 3 small scale Aqua Societies in association with NaCSA
ii) 3 Farmers’ Group with are associated with an NGO to carry out the above mentioned objectives
and
iii) A leading Processing plant appraising on ShAD Standards.
Table 2: List of Aqua Societies and Farmers’ Group interacted for the study
Particulars
AQUA SOCIETIES NGO FARMER GROUP
TOTAL Sri Vinayaka
Aqua
Society,
Rajulanka
Vasista
Godavari
Aqua
Society
Sri
Gokarne
eswara
swami
Aqua
Society
Peda
Puluguvar
i palem
Thummn
apalli Karlapalem
Number of
Farmers 25 20 21 30 38 28 162
Number of
ponds 32 31 36 44 72 45 260
Area (Ha) 26.66 20.33 15.5 18.4 33.5 19.64 134.03
2 There is no record available to indicate salinity intrusion in these rivers prior to the farms being operational.
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Achievements and issues identified
Shrimp Aquaculture is the livelihood for the small scale farmers
and necessitates safety and security of investment besides
consistency in production in each crop in every year. The
awareness on importance of seed, water quality and feed on the
success of culture operations and the need to adopt Better
Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure Sustainable Aquaculture
is getting increased among the small scale shrimp farmers (of the
Aqua Societies). Prevalence of diseases leading to the
contamination of water bodies, fluctuation in market price, need
to improve the product quality to cope up with the fierce market
competition is forcing the producers to look in to aspects like
biosecurity, and Certification. It is in this regard the small scale
farmers look forward the WWF ShAD Standards as trusted
guidance towards sustainable production and to demonstrate a
broader market access.
• Small scale shrimp farmers have acknowledged the
initiative (and efforts) taken by WWF to bring down
Aquaculture in to a regulated activity aimed at enhanced
product quality at sustainable levels.
• Equally the small farmers are hopeful that the initiative of WWF as follow up of ShAD would be
the CERTIFICATION of the aquaculture produce, leading to opening up of easy and effective
marketing channels (especially Exports) beside brings the Seafood processors / Exporters closer
to small scale farmers thus avoiding middlemen.
• Stakeholders acknowledged that encouraging the culturte of native species in the shad
standards was endorsed.With regard to WWF ShAD Standards, farmers’initial reaction being
that it covered the whole gamut of shrimp culture operation with emphasis on social,
environmental, and food safety issues.
• The farmers added that the ShAD Standard aims on unity in diversity on National, Regional and
Local practices evolved over a period of time than focusing on the conditions that prevail at the
farm site. Thus the small scale farmers stongly reiterated that the types of culture operations
need to be considered while laying down the standards.For example for many of the small
scale farmers practicing extensive / modified extensive type culture operations (involving
stocking densities 4-7 / m2) and with small land holdings coupled with limited infrastructure &
financial capabilities, the option of reservoir and process of water treatment would be
Figure 4: The book cover of draft
Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue
standards translated in to local
language (Telugu ) under the
project.
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prohibitively expensive besides not practicable as it involves considerable alteration in pond lay
out.
• Equally worth mentioning that small scale farmers have built in the shrimp culture ponds along
the bank of sub creeks that flows into their field cris- cross making optimum use of the available
resources as per the prevailing situations at that time (15 years ago). Clauses on WWF ShAD
Standards like the maintenance of buffer zone, distance between the farm boundary and the
Natural Waters, mangrove vegetation etc., are quite stringent that would exert tremendous
pressure and burden hence to be revised to consider small scale shrimp aquaculture.
• Small scale farmers pointed out that the Principle 7 of ShAD outlining feed formulation & quality
control has to be monitored by a committee comprising of representatives of Feed mills,
National Agencies & Premier Research Institutions (MPEDA, CAA, CIBA, CMFRI etc.,). Farmers
added that with the escalation of feed cost, the input costs have significantly increased which
has put them in a dilemma for consideration on the usage of local made feeds over the reputed
brand feeds.
• Small scale farmers do realize that for energy efficiency, ELECTRIFICATION is the key, and are up
with folded hands looking for a possible assistance from any quarter in this regard.
• The doubt / fear that the adoption of ShAD Standard might lead to the loss of identity cannot be
hidden by few farmers; nevertheless the concern for the environment, social issues coupled
with economic incentives dangle in front of them as factors of motivation and farmers are
getting prepared to change! (The increase in number of Societies formation every year and the
adoption of BMPs is a testimony for the change). This paradigm shift needs to be gradual
involving time towards adaptability, preferably in stages to be efficient, continual and consistent.
• Further the small scale farmers’ concern on this transformation being: a) the financial burden
and b) the monitoring mechanism. Probably this need detailed discussion with farmers to arrive
at time frame schedule and a scheme of financial assistance.
In this connection the small farmers sincerely hope that the WWF would take the lead and the ShAD
Standards would be a guide / companion in the path of Progress & Prosperity.
Interaction with NGO on WWF ShAD Standard
SEARCH (Socio Economic Alternatives Research & Resource Community for Humanity) primarily engaged
in imparting training to fishermen and aqua farmers have shown interest on popularizing WWF ShAD.
Interaction with Processor on WWF ShAD Standard
M/S. Devi Sea Foods, the leading Processor and Exporter of Seafood has been appraised (The plant
Manager, Singarayakonda, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh) on the WWF ShAD Standards with a
request to communicate to material suppliers (farmers) and buyers. The plant Manager has
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acknowledged the WWF ShAD Standard as a tool to improve the product quality at farm level leading to
better market accessibility.
6. Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards
The challenges for small scale farmer to comply with standards have been highlighted in various
occasions including Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogues. Those challenges mostly related to lack of technical
and/or financial capacities for those less privileged farmers. The detailed analysis has been conducted by
the project to identify gap between ShAD standard and current farming practices, and cost was
estimated to enable those farmers to improve their practices and to comply with ShAD standards.
Based on the assessment conducted in the selected pilot sites, the estimated cost in Thailand and India
ranged between USD 10,126 to USD 24,678 per farm (Table 3). Details of cost item were described in
Table4 and 5. The highest estimated cost was installation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pond
liner (to minimise water seepage in both Thailand and India), accounting for 61% and 33% of total cost
respectively. According to the field assessments, average water loss in the pond were 2-3 cm/day in
Thailand and 5-10 cm/day in India, and addressing the strong need of improving the system to minimize
the water loss less than 1cm/day (the ShAD standards). Other estimated cost were improvement of
biosecurity (treatment ponds, crab fence, bird nets), and consultant fees for BEIA. Shifting to Non GM
feed estimated to cost additional THB 4 / kg of feed compare to conventional feed in Thailand, and it is
identified to be third major cost. Penaeus monodon is major aquaculture species in India, and the
availability of SPF seed from hatchery was notable difficulties in India.
Although result shows higher estimated cost per farm for the group in Thailand compare to India, it is
important to note number of group member is only 10 in Thailand, compare to 20-30 in India. There are
number of cost item that are conducted at group level (e.g. BEIA, p-SIA) and it is less cost par farm if
there is larger number of member in the group.
In term of benefit of complying with the ShAD standards, it is too early to assess quantitative price
benefit at this stage, where the standards are still under development. However, there are number of
benefits identified, and in fact used as the incentives for farmers under the project. It is often
challenging topic for small-scale farmer to fully understand concepts of farm certification and market
trends to source sustainable seafood. Going through the excises of checking their farm practices against
the ShAD standards highlighted the knowledge gap and provided opportunity to inform farmers what
market is looking for. In other words, farmer groups will be in better positions to access increasingly
tough markets.
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Table 3: Summary of estimated cost for the group to comply with ShAD standards. The estimation was
conducted in local currency first and then converted to USD, and shown as per group and per farm. The
full details are shown in Annex 3 and Annex 4.
Farmer group Cost
[USD/group]
Cost
[USD/ farm]
Shrimp production
[tonnes/farm/year]
Samroiyod Farmer group, Thailand 246,784 24,678 7
Average for Thai group 246,784 24,678 7
Sri Vinayaka Aqua Farmers welfare society, India 409,374 16,375 2
Vasista Godavari Aqua Farmers Welfare Society,
India
382,127 19,106 3
Sri Gokarneeswaraswami Aqua Farmers Welfare
Society, India
301,365 14,350 1
Pedapulugivaripalem farmer group, India 303,780 10,126 1
Tummalapalem farmer group, India 468,071 12,318 2
Karlapalem farmer group, India 347,257 12,402 2
Average for India groups 368,662 14,113 2
Table 4: Estimated cost for the Samroiyod farmer group in Thailand to comply with ShAD standards, and
its percentage of total cost. Detailed table is shown in Annex 3.
Improvement requirements [USD] % cost
Plastic lining of the ponds 150,151 61
Consultant for BEIA 30,303 12
Additional cost for changing to non GM feed from conventional feed 14,170 6
Improve biosecurity (Pond, birds nets & Crab fence) 8,480 3
Modify pond dyke 7,270 3
Modify cannel dyke 7,270 3
Construction of sludge pond 6,060 2
Predator monitoring program 5,818 2
Hire technician for technical advise 5,514 2
Community consultations 3,030 1
Local staff for regular monitoring of activities 2,916 1
Inlet water mesh (finer mesh size) 1,520 1
Chemical storage on farm 1,520 1
Health & safety training for farmer 1,015 -
Documents & training for monitoring 576 -
Safety awareness promotion (sign board in the community) 303 -
Test kits for Chlorine 300 -
Periodical review of community by authority 267 -
Pond soil analysis 210 -
Distribution of Extension materials 91 -
Per Group (10 members) 246,784
Per Farm 24,678
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Table 5: Estimated cost for the Sri Vinayaka Aqua Society in India to comply with ShAD standards, and
its percentage of total cost. Details table for Sri Vinayaka Aqua Society and 5 other societies/groups are
shown in Annex 4.
Improvement requirements [USD] % cost
Plastic lining of the ponds 133,300 33
Improve biosecurity (reservoir construction, bird net, crab fence & test kits) 112,222 27
Initial establishing budget for closed hatchery system for P.monodon 44,445 11
Electrification of farm operation 26,667 7
Consultant for BEIA 22,222 5
Establish treatment ponds for discharge water 18,889 5
Additional cost for using SPF P.monodon PL 16,000 4
Assessment of fish meal fish stock 11,111 3
Pond dyke improvements 7,109 2
Predator monitoring program 4,267 1
Water quality monitoring officer & test kits 3,600 1
Consultant fees p-SIA 2,222 1
Health & safety training and first aid items 1,478 -
Inlet water mesh (finer mesh size) 1,351 -
Accident Insurance for farmer 1,000 -
Training for hatchery operations and sourcing 956 -
safety awareness promotion 667 -
Consultant fees for liaison officer 333 -
Water analysis of fresh water wells/area 333 -
Safety items (gum boots) 333 -
periodical review of community 267 -
Soil analysis 111 -
Meeting to decide crop planning 111 -
Annual meeting operation cost 111 -
test kits for Chlorine 78 -
Local advertisement of farm position 56 -
Sediment discharge area/test 45 -
Meeting to initiate documentation for contracts 45 -
Waste management improvements 45 -
Per Group (25 members) 409,374
Per Farm 16,375
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7. Conclusions
Small-scale producers are facing a number of important challenges in today’s volatile markets,
particularly related to the globalisation of agricultural trade. Prior to the initiation of this project, small-
scale producers in both Thailand and India knew little about various market requirements, including
aquaculture certification. Small-scale producers were familiar with national standards (i.e. GAP in
Thailand) but very little interaction with global certification schemes. In addition prior to this work, most
such small-scale producers did not have good knowledge about what is expected of producers in
relation to the ShAD.
The project was designed to work closely with the targeted producer groups, and introduced the ShAD
standards to these producers, and more broadly familiarlised them with the concept of better market
access, certification, and the associated organisational requirements. One of the important outcomes of
this project, was building this awareness combined with a better understanding of the importance of
long term market access and the growing future need to comply with various third party certification
schemes including the ASC. Producers have also indicated the advangtages of being a part of the early
stages of this process which also well positioned them for future compliance.
However there still are number of concerns blocking their compliance:
• The added capital costs to implement the necessary improvements
• The technical knowledge to conduct the necessary improvements (i.e. BEIA, p-SIA)
• Understanding the need and having the ability to maintain the detailed records needed in this
work
• The necessity of their involvement in addressing matters not directly related to producers (i.e.
feed and seed requirements which they feel should be the responsibility of feed mills and
hatchery operators, including the development of a collaborative compliance mechanism).
• The challenges of complying with the proposed biosecurity standards in the often very densely
populated production areas, which as well are usually dependent on common water resources.
Clearly social organization of these small scale producers has now been demonstrated to be of critical
importance. The application of the cluster model and the development of the aqua societies illustrated
the advantages of group behavior compared to the earlier independent farmer approach. Morover, the
project demonstrated that small-scale producers not only improved their technical capacities as a group,
but also achieved access to profitable markets (as was achieved in Thailand), or attracted the attention
of buyers and certification schemes (as was achieved in India). However, the small scale farmer needs
strong links with other stakeholders such as government agencies and other private sector groups and
more needs to be done to build on these intial steps in supporting such partnerhips.
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ANNEXES
Annex 1: ShAD standard public comments - Thailand
Annex 2: ShAD standards Public comments- India
Annex 3: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: Thailand
Annex 4: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: India
Annex 5: Background information about group in Thailand
Annex 6: Background information about groups in India
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Annex 1: ShAD standard public comments - Thailand
General Comments
• Although scope of the standards documents says “the shrimp aquaculture operation”, there are standards for feed
mills and hatchery (6.1-6.4, and 7.1-7.5) that shrimp farmers have very little control or negotiating power
(particularly small scale). Propose to separate those standards out of this document, and to be included in other
sets of documents for feed mills and hatcheries, or consider mechanisms for enabling their cooperation.
• Small farmers rely more than large companies on conditions dictated and services provided by governments and
commercial partners. Therefore ability of demonstrating compliance will depend on these external conditions.
• Small scale farmer concerns about their technical and financial capacities to conduct various assessments (such as
EIA & BEIA). Suggest considering the mechanisms for appropriate supporting service structures, exception for
certain scale of operations, or recognize alternatives ways of demonstrating compliance, adapted to local
conditions.
• In order to facilitate compliance of small-scale farmers to the standards, "group certification" should be considered
as a one of the viable mechanisms.
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
COMMENTS on
Draft Standard for Responsible Shrimp farming (Version 1, March 2010)
Provided by: Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
(Mr. Koji Yamamoto & Ms. Nanthana Pidthong)
Aqua Star Europe (Dr. Dominique Gautier)
In collaboration with;
Samroiyod Shrimp Farmer Cooperative, Thailand
Date of submission: 30 April 2010
Objectives: The objectives of this comments is to request Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue
GSC to consider the situation of small-scale shrimp farmers in Thailand in
the review of the draft standards.
Methodology: These comments were collected using Thai translated Draft Standards
(Version 1) through discussion at the farmer group meeting, and individual
surveys of small-scale shrimp farmers in Samroiyod, Prachuap Khirikhan
Province, Thailand. The survey was done by the NACA field officer based in
the area.
Comments: Comments are inserted in the document directly as underlined text.
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Criterion 1.1: Legal Requirements
Indicator Standards
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance with local and national authorities are available (e.g., permits,
evidence of lease, concessions and rights to land and/or water use)
Yes
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance with all tax requirements
In Thailand shrimp farmer do not pay the tax directly, and therefore it is more straight forward
to state “ farming related tax” rather than “all tax”. The requirement should be limited to
taxes paid directly by individual farmers or companies operating farms.
Yes
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance with all labor laws and regulations.
In the context of small-scale shrimp farming, it is challenging to provide evidence for
compliance, where many agreements between farm owner and worker are based on verbal
agreement. Suggest auditing of this standard to be considering practical and locally adopted
ways (e.g. interviews instead of copy of contract document).
Yes
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance with discharge regulations or permits.
This is controlled by the Thai Department of Fisheries through the Good Aquaculture Practices
(GAP) certification, but this specific point is not necessarily covered by GAP audits.
Yes
1.1.5 Only theraputants and chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs, pesticides and probiotics etc.) authorized
by national authorities and used in accordance to this standard are used
This is controlled by the Thai Department of Fisheries through the Good Aquaculture Practices
(GAP) certification.
Yes
Principle 2: Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important natural habitats.
Criterion 2.1: Ecological and biotic siting considerations
In general, the question of the appropriate scale is an issue for small producers. There is no clear separation between small
farms and they usually share water resources. Farmers feel that requirements for private land should be less than for state
land.
Indicator Standards
(Existing Farms)
Standards
(New/Expanding Farms)
**2.1.1 Allowance for siting in
National Protected Areas
(PAs)
None, except for those with IUCN PA
category V or VI
Acceptable if built before date of
declaration of PA and compatible
with PA management plan. In the
case of Samroiyod national park,
special measures have been adopted
by cabinet decree for PA.
Reference to management plan must
None, except for those with IUCN PA
category V or VI
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Indicator Standards
(Existing Farms)
Standards
(New/Expanding Farms)
be made.
**2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via restoration
of 100% of equivalent area.
Exception for extensive aquaculture
provided establishment of the farm
was legal and a reforestation
program is put in place.
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via restoration
of 100% of equivalent area.
**2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via restoration
of 100% of equivalent wetlands area
and characteristics
Retroactive assessment will not
always be possible and limits of the
natural wetland is not clear as the
area has been heavily intervened by
humans and waterways were
modified. In Samroiyod a zoning of
activities has been established, which
defines a conservation area
(wetland). Reference to such zoning
appears as the only practical way of
defining “natural wetland”.
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via restoration
of 100% of equivalent wetlands area
and characteristics
**2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN
Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must identify
critical habitat for all species present
on farms listed as threatened,
vulnerable, endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect areas of
critical habitat for such species.
Current presence of such species on
farm does not imply that farm was
built on their natural habitat (ponds,
water, trees developed by farms may
attract animals that would not be
there otherwise). Would only apply
to areas surrounding the farm. Then
the requirement should be to
contribute to the protection of these
areas. Contribution as a group of
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must identify
critical habitat for all species present
on farms listed as threatened,
vulnerable, endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect areas of
critical habitat for such species.
The category of IUCN Red list should
be considered. At least “Least
Concerned” species should be
exempted.
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Indicator Standards
(Existing Farms)
Standards
(New/Expanding Farms)
farmers rather than an individual
farm must be accepted.
**2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats ofspecies at risk as
defined by national listing
processes.
None
This indicator should be grouped with
2.1.4.
None
2.1.6
Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm
boundary and closest (exposed
coast) maximum high tide line >/=100m, with tree density >/=30
trees *100 m-2
Reference should be legislation by
the time farms were established +
Same comments as for new farms.
Small farms located very close to
each other and often do not have
buffer zone.
>/=100m, with tree density >/=30
trees *100 m-2
We talk here of mangrove forest as
buffer, which is always located
below maximum high tide.
Therefore, the indicator must
consider distance between farm and
low tide line (or at least mangrove
limit on exposed coast). Allowance
for pumping stations and canals
needs to be considered. How to
consider situations of coastal
erosion?
Also, the case of salt flats or other
areas that are improper to tree
growth could not be forested.
2.1.7
Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian
buffers between farms and
natural waterways
100 m each side for adjacent natural
water bodies, 25 m each side for
confined watercourses.
Reference should be legislation by
the time farms were established.
Allowance for pumping stations and
canals needs to be considered. Rivers
are dynamic in tropical countries;
how to account for natural
modifications of watercourses?
+ Same comments as for new farms.
Sometime, resource poor farmers are
locating very close to natural
waterways, due to limited land
resources. Exceptions should be
made if farmer can demonstrate
measures to minimise impact to
100 m each side for adjacent natural
water bodies, 25 m each side for
confined watercourses.
Guidance says it must be forested,
but why should it be if natural
vegetation is different?
Natural vegetation of Samroiyod
wetland does not count trees.
Reference should be native
vegetation type.
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Indicator Standards
(Existing Farms)
Standards
(New/Expanding Farms)
natural waterways.
2.1.8.
Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA and must
traverse the farm in a minimum of 2
perpendicular directions
Suggest including simple
drawing/diagram to understand the
standard clearly.
Design of farms cannot be modified.
Presence of alternative corridors,
especially around small farms needs
to be accepted. Size of farms needs to
be considered. The proper scale is not
farm, but it needs to include areas
around the farms.
There would be accountability issues
for a group of small farms established
on private land.
Size determined by EIA and must
traverse the farm in a minimum of 2
perpendicular directions
What is the purpose if farms
surrounded by buffer zones? Surely
they would act as wildlife corridors.
Farm size should be considered:
what is the point of a corridor in a
small farm?
2.1.9
Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement in accordance with
guidance document framework
Refer to legal requirements by time
farms were built. EIAs have never
been mandatory for shrimp farms in
Thailand. EIAs are not retroactive. An
alternative needs to be identified for
existing farms. Funding is a problem
for small farms.
In the case of Samroiyod, a number
of studies and management decisions
have been made in relation to the
inclusion of the wetland in a national
park and Ramsar site. Reference
could be made to existing studies and
regulations.
BEIA statement in accordance with
guidance document framework
2.1.10
Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance with
national legislation
Refer to legal requirements by time
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance with
national legislation
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Indicator Standards
(Existing Farms)
Standards
(New/Expanding Farms)
farms were built.
It is unknown what capacities exist in
Thailand and could be accessible by
small farmers. Biological information
about Samroiyod was produced by
academics and NGOs in relation to
the creation of the national park and
the Ramsar registration of the site.
2.1.11
Public availability and
transparency of BEIA.
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published and
accessible on company website, local
government offices, and with local
community representatives in
appropriate language
Consider the requirement of an
environmental management plan.
This should have to be developed by
a farmer group as individual farmers
would have the capacity to establish
such management plans.
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published and
accessible on company website, local
government offices, and with local
community representatives in
appropriate language
2.1.12
Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value Areas
(HCVA)
HCVAs maintained
In Samroiyod a zoning of activities
has been established, which defines a
conservation area (wetland). The
consultation process used to achieve
such zoning could be considered as
an acceptable way of defining a
HCVA.
HCVAs maintained
2.1.13
Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant information
(see guidance), at the scale of ≥10 km
to the ASC over 3 years following
certification.
Scientific information about
Samroiyod wetland was produced by
academics and NGOs in relation to
the creation of the national park and
the Ramsar registration of the site.
But otherwise, it is unclear how small
farms could comply with that
requirement.
Mandated use starting five years
after release of the ISFRSF, at the
scale of ≥10km. Farms sited only in
zones identified as having
appropriate characteristics for shrimp
culture.
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Criterion 2.2: Prevention of salinization of adjacent freshwater and soil resources
Indicator Standards
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds and canals not covered
with a plastic liner or other waterproof material
Clay content >10% and sand content <70%.
2.2.2 Allowable water loss in ponds < 1 cm/day
The standard was tested in the field following the
methodologies specified. The result shows much higher
level of water loss, and suggests revising the standard.
There are many factors causing seepage and it is not easy
for small scale farmer to improve the system in limited
resources (e.g. without using plastic liners).
2.2.3
Allowance for the use of fresh groundwater for diluting
salinity in pond
The farmer group use salt ground water, and just
wanted to make sure this is OK, and suggest making
foot note to clarify this point.
None
2.2.4
Water-specific conductance or chloride concentration
in adjacent freshwater wells and surface freshwater
bodies
Specific conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L
Small farmers do not have the equipment to perform this
test and they would need to find a way of financing it as
a group.
No well in the area had conductance lower than the
standard.
Monitoring surface freshwater is complex due to
interactions between saltwater and freshwater and
significant knowledge of the area is required to establish
an appropriate monitoring plan.
2.2.5
Soil-specific conductance or chloride concentration in
adjacent land ecosystems and agricultural fields
Specific conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L
This has not been tested yet.
2.2.6
Dimensions of sediment containment area 0.75m-high embankments and at least 0.375m-high of
storage volume available for rainfall
Little accumulation of sediments. Ponds are cleaned
once a year and dry sediment spread over banks.
2.2.7 Specific conductance or chloride concentration of
sediment used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed of in a freshwater zone,
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Indicator Standards
specific conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L. If sediment is to be disposed of
in a saline soil area, the specific conductance or chloride
concentration values could equal those of the soil in the
disposal area.
No accumulation of sediment.
Criterion 2.3: Prevention of soil erosion
Indicators Standards
2.3.1
Side slope of open canals >3:1 for a loose clay or sandy loam,
>1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable with lining.
The farmer group felt this is too much details and
sometime out of their control. Some farms located next
to irrigation cannels and little control over the design of
it. Suggest removing this standard.
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth, width at the bottom,
width of the water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the flow velocity in the canal is not
higher than maximum permissible velocity
Not relevant as water is pumped directly to ponds.
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on open canals Yes
Not relevant as water is pumped directly to ponds.
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable reaches, such as
bends, steep slopes, changes in width, reaches
with unstable soil, and junctions to control erosion
and scouring in open canals
Yes
Not relevant as water is pumped directly to ponds.
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable for well-graded soils,
especially on the dry side
In general ponds have slopes of 3:1 to 2:1
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after settlement >30cm
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2.3.7 Top width of pond banks >2m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to natural waterways in
the immediate farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm must not alter natural
hydrological conditions of the area.
The area was already highly intervened (roads, railway,
paddy fields, aquaculture ponds, etc;) and it is not clear
what would constitute “natural hydrological conditions”.
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Criterion 3.1: All impacts on surrounding communities, ecosystem users, and land owners are accounted for and are, or will be,
negotiated in an open and accountable manner
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission or undertake a participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA) and disseminate results and outcome openly in locally
appropriate language. Local government and at least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a copy of this document.
That is difficult for small scale farmers to conduct, so suggest auditors interview
local authorities for receiving information.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document
comply to guidelines
given below. The
participatory element
(community input) is an
integral part of the report.
Criterion 3.2: Complaints by affected stakeholders are being resolved
Indicator Standards
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and apply a verifiable conflict
resolution policy for local communities. The policy shall
state how conflicts and complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to respond to all
received complaints. Complaint boxes, complaint
registers, and complaint acknowledgement receipts (in
local language(s)) are used. That is difficult for small
scale farmers to conduct, so suggest to allow
mechanisms to receive complains at group levels,
instead of individual farm.
Areas of conflict or dispute are listed on paper and
shared among farm, local government, and
surrounding community representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall be resolved within six
months from the date of being filed, and an
additional 50% six months later (75% total within
one year).
Criterion 3.3: Providing employment within local communities
Indicator Standards
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3.3.1
Farms shall purposely seek to employ people
from surrounding villages before turning to
migrant and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall document evidence of advertising
positions within local communities before hiring
migrant workers
Criterion 3.4: Contract farming arrangements (if practiced) are fair and transparent and are beneficial to the contract farmer
Indicator Standards
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in appropriate language and co-
signed copies are in the hands of both parties
100% compliance
Concern about the privacy of business, and
suggest removing from standard or placing
safety measures to protect it.
3.4.2 The contracts include basic provisions (see guidance
section for information about basic provisions) that ensure
the full implication of the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
Concern about the privacy of business, and
suggest removing from standard or placing
safety measures to protect it.
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings between the purchaser and
the contract farmers to discuss and/or negotiate in open
and transparent fashion
Meetings are held at least twice/year. Meetings
with farm-groups or cooperatives have been
attended by at least 50% of the membership.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Criterion 4.1: Child labor
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child labor in violation of ILO Convention 138 and/or ILO
Convention 182, with the additional exception that any child working on the farm must
be 15 years of age or older
None
Criterion 4.2: Forced, bonded compulsory labor
Indicator Standards
4.2.1 Number of incidences of forced, bonded or compulsory labor None
Criterion 4.3: Discrimination in the work environment
Indicator Standards
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-discrimination policy Yes
4.3.2 Number of incidences of discrimination None
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4.3.3 Women and men receive equal pay for equal work. Different ethnic groups receive
equal pay for equal work
100% compliance
Criterion 4.4: Work environment health and safety
Indicator Standards
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained in health and safety practices, procedures and
policies. Safety equipment provided and in use. Evidence that all farm
employees have been trained and fully understand the training.
100% in operations above five
employees and safety
equipment in use by workers.
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and safety- related accidents and violations recorded
and corrective actions taken. No persons under 18 involved in accidents.
100%
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and proof of insurance (accident/ injury) for employee
costs in a job-related accident or injury when not covered under national law
100%
Criterion 4.5: Basic needs and living wages
Indicator Standards
4.5.1 The percentage of employees who are paid basic needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is highest)
100%
Criterion 4.6: Access to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
Indicator Standards
4.6.1 The percentage of employees with access to trade unions, self-organization, and
ability to bargain collectively or worker access to representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference.
100%
Not applicable to
small farmers where
workers are relatives
or neighbors.
Criterion 4.7: Disciplinary practices in the working environment causing temporary or permanent physical and/or mental harm
Indicator Standards
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or mentally abusive disciplinary actions None
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary policies and procedures None
Criterion 4.8: Overtime compensation and working hours
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Indicator Standards
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of working hours, and overtime laws/ expectations None
Criterion 4.9: Employee and worker contracts fair and transparent
Indicator Standards
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete set of contracts is filed in
office, mutually signed, and copies are available with
employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and employee cite consistent
contract conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on paper evidence for
farms with five workers or more. Workers cite
verbal contract conditions in independent
interviews for farms below five workers.
Criterion 4.10: Fair and transparent mechanism to resolve conflicts
Indicator Standards
4.10.1 Management and the full workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas and written minutes of
the meetings
Evidence of these meetings taking place
Not applicable to small farmers where workers
are relatives or neighbors.
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Impact: The culture of shrimp under stressful conditions can lead to the transfer of diseases or the amplification of diseases in
the receiving waters. Additionally, heavy reliance on the use of therapeutic chemicals at shrimp aquaculture facilities not only
can cause pollution but also can stimulate and/or introduce antibiotic resistant bacteria in the receiving waters, which can
potentially have a negative effect on the local ecosystem.
Criterion 5.1: Disease prevention
Indicator Standards
5.1.1 Demonstration of functional and documented preventive tools to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding environment entering the farm (predator and
vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading to the surrounding environment (water
filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the farm [avoid cross contamination, detect and
prevent emerging pathogen(s), and monitor external signs of pathologies and
moribund animal]
Yes
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5.1.2
Presence of net mesh, grills, screens, or barriers on inlets of farm that are
appropriately sized to minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of supply water
Yes
≤ 250 µm
Consider to revise the mesh
size (Typically shrimp farms
use 600 micron, and
hatchery for 250). Is it really
necessary to go down 250
micron?
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum daily dissolved oxygen concentration in pond bottom
with measurement recorded one hour before sunrise
>3ppm
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH >7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival rate (SR) and relative standard deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds SR >50% and RSD <15%
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds SR >60% and RSD <15%
3) Fed and permanently aerated ponds
SR >80% and RSD <15%
Consider to revise the SR
lower, such as 70%.
Set separate standards for
P.monodon and p.
vannamei?
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL) that are SPF or SPR
Duplicate with 6.2.2.
100%
Criterion 5.2: Predator control
Indicator Standard
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5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal predator control of any protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) Red List, or state, local or national governments
None
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot for predator control of non- protected, threatened
or endangered species
None
5.2.3
Establishment of a scientifically substantiated predator monitoring program that
documents the frequency of visits, species, and number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes
Criterion 5.3: Disease management and treatment
Indicator Standards
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic and medicated feed on labeled products None
5.3.2
Presence of records listing all product stocked and used on the farm Yes
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical product instructions are on the farm and are available to farm
workers
Yes
5.3.4
Allowance for treating water with pesticides, with the exception of Tea-seed-cake and
Rotenone in the absence of shrimp
Or
Allowance for the use and storage on site of pesticides that are banned, restricted or
identified as extremely to moderately hazardous by the Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
the World Health Organization (WHO) or the European Commission.
None
None
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all chemicals without previous neutralization None
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues in pond water when shrimp are present Not
detectable
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic bacterial strains deemed not harmful by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
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Impact: Shrimp farming has been shown to have negative impacts on wild shrimp populations and on the environment due to
the collection of wild post-larvae and broodstock; the introduction of non-native species and/or the escape of genetically-distinct
native shrimp.
Criterion 6.1: Presence of natural or established shrimp species
Indicator Standards
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous shrimp species unless those species are already widely used
in commercial production locally by the date of the publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of establishment or impact on adjacent ecosystems; and the species
have been approved for aquaculture use by a process based on ICES code of practice on
the introductions and transfers of marine organisms or comparable protocol.
None
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae must be sourced in order to prevent genetic contamination
of their population
Yes
Criterion 6.2: Origin of post larvae
Indicator Standards
6.2.1 Documentation provided demonstrating compliance with regional, national
and international importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and ICES) for the prevention
of disease introduction and the introduction of invasive species
Yes
6.2.2
Shrimp PL certified SPF against OIE disease official list and country specific
disease not specifically listed under OIE
Yes
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised broodstock) P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon must be
improved over time (100%
within 6 years after the
publication of the standards)
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must be sourced from fisheries with an established
fishery management plan or certified fisheries
Yes
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None
Criterion 6.3: Escapes from culture facilities
Indicator Standards
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed and well-maintained culture system to prevent
escapes at harvest and during grow-out demonstrated through the following
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requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or barriers of appropriate mesh size for the
smallest animals present
Yes
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes are of adequate height and construction to
prevent breaching in exceptional flood events
yes
C. Regular, timely inspections are performed, and recorded in a permanent
register
Yes
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the system are recorded Yes
E. Installation and management of trapping devices to sample for the existence of
escapes; data is recorded.
Yes
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill escapes Yes
G. Evidence of escape recovery protocols Yes
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or slaughtered on site Yes
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes and actions taken to prevent reoccurrence Yes
Criterion
6.4:
Transgenic
shrimp
Indicator Standards
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of transgenic shrimp (including the offspring of genetically
engineered shrimp)
None
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Criterion 7.1 - Origin of aquatic ingredients
(General points)There is need for government and regional organisation to support and work on these issues. Suggest
WWF to consider supporting such initiatives.
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to source feed containing fishmeal or fish oil originating
from fisheries certified by an ISEAL member’s certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social sustainability
100% within five years of
commercial availability
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients used are unsuitable for human consumption, not
from Penaeid shrimp, and acquired from a sustainable source
Yes
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed supplier, must provide a feed formulation showing
all major (> 5%) marine ingredients
Yes
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Interim Plan for 7.1.1
Indicator Standards
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that are classified as depleted or overfished by regional,
national or local fisheries management authorities
None
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed (including those made
from fisheries by-products) containing products from fisheries that are listed on
CITES Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in categories: Near Threatened,
Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered)
None
7.1.1c
Stock status or assessment of fisheries used for feed sourcing must have been
assessed within three (exact number of years to be determined) years and must
be peer reviewed by individuals outside the organization that created the
assessment
Yes
7.1.1d
Demonstrate consideration for species interaction issues Yes
Criterion 7.2 – Origin and content of terrestrial feed ingredients
Indicator Standards
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to source non-marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISEAL member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social sustainability
Within five years of commercial
availability
7.2.2
The certified farm, via its feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes
In the interim period, the following indicators and standards apply for compliance with 7.2.1:
Indicator Standards
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7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a responsible sourcing policy from the feed
manufacturer for feed ingredients which comply with internationally
recognized moratoriums and local laws, including vegetable
ingredients or products derived from vegetable ingredients. The
ingredients must not come from the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes
7.2.1b
Chemical and Pesticide Use in agriculture
Criterion 7.3: Use of GMO ingredient in feed
Indicator Standards
7.3.1
% feed that is of GMO origin
Options:
a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with label
c) GMO allowed, but no labeling
d) GMO allowed with GMO free label
on product that don’t use GMO’s
e) other
Criterion 7.4: Use of land animal by product in feed
Indicator Standards
7.4.1
Land Animal Byproducts
Options:
a) 0% Land Animal Byproducts
b) Land Animal Byproducts allowed
with label
c) Land Animal Byproducts allowed,
but no labeling
d) Land Animal Byproduct allowed
with Land Animal Byproduct free
labeled on products that don’t use
them
e) other
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Criterion 7.5: Use of wild fish for fishmeal and oil
Indicator Standards
7.5.1
Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio (FFER) L. vannamei: 1:1
P. monodon: 1.5:1
7.5.2
Economic Feed Conversation Ratio (eFCR) MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Criterion7.6: Effluent contaminant load
Indicator Standards
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released from the culture system
per ton of shrimp produced: see formula below
<17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp for P.
vannamei
<28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for P.
monodon and other Penaeid
shrimp species
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released from the culture
system per ton of shrimp produced: see formula below
<2.7 Kg/tonne of shrimp for P.
vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tone of shrimp for P.
monodon and other Penaeid
shrimp species
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable solids in effluent water
from aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum dissolved oxygen
concentration in receiving water body
> 35% of saturation
Criterion 7.7: Energy efficiency
Indicator Standards
7.7.1 Presence of records summarizing the facilities’ energy consumption by
sources
Yes
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7.7.2 Presence of records verifying the Annual Cumulative Energy Demand (MJ
or kWh/ tonne of shrimp)
Yes
Criterion 7.8: Handling and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes
Indicators Standards
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles contained in bunds 100%
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored in impermeable containers or buildings 100%
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants recycled or turned over to an accredited
waste management company
100%
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical containers reused or turned over to an accredited
waste management company
100%
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous, non-recyclable wastes turned over to an
accredited waste management company or landfilled
100%
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous recyclable wastes reused or turned over to a
recycling company
>50%
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Annex 2: ShAD standards Public comments- India
Sri Vinayaka Aqua Society, Rajulenka, West Dodavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Status Remarks pertaining to
standards
Suggestions
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance with
local and national authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of lease,
concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES
• Yes. Available
• Family owned lands
• License from the CAA (Coastal
Aquaculture Authority) has been
obtained.
• Registered with Regional
(AndhraPradesh State) Registrar,
Societies vide Number 86/2007
dated 21st February 2007
• Registered with Marine Products
Export Development Authority
(MPEDA) vide no: AQ/HO/SOC/REG-
44/2007 - 08
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary (for being
cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary for being cohesive
and effective.
It would be better to bring
the remaining small scale
farmers also in to the society
fold at the earliest to have an
effective regulation and
control.
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance with
all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually
every year: No water tax
Necessary
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance with
all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
• Few farmers hire labours from
neighboring villages on crop basis as
per the need • Terms
between the owner and worker are
verbal and not written on paper as
contract.
To be adoptive as per local
conditions
Probably this can be applied
for an Aqua Society that
employs 10 or more labours.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance with
discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• By and large Covered under CAA
License
Probably looked in to on
trail basis
Hydrographical data on
water discharge to be
measured and recorded for a
crop and based on the
discharge water quality the
regulations may be imposed
or waived.
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and chemical
(e.g. chemicals, drugs, pesticides and
probiotics etc.) authorized by national
authorities and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and antibiotics
are not used •
Further prior to harvest pond reared
shrimps have to be tested by
Laboratory monitored by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues will be bought by the
processor
Banned antibiotics and
chemicals are not used.
There is no list of
authorized list of
theraputants and chemicals
for Aquaculture use
Principle 2: Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important natural
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those
with IUCN PA category V
or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in National Protected Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in mangrove
ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent area.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in Mangrove eco systems
Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent wetlands area
and characteristics.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in Natural wet lands
Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats of
species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must
identify critical habitat for
all species present on
farms listed as
threatened, vulnerable,
endangered or critically
endangered. Farms
protect areas of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in habitats of species listed by
the IUCN Red list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined by
national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in critical habitats of species
at risk as defined by National listing
processes
Nil
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary and
closest (exposed coast) maximum high
tide line
>/=100m, with tree
density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• Small / sub creeks of Godavari
River is flowing cross across the site
and the pond lay out is designed
accordingly. • About
20 m width mangrove vegetation lies
at both sides of the Godavari river.
The distance between the farm site
and the Godavari river being 1 Km
• The tidal influence is felt in the
River Godavari (= water source)
which drains in to Bay Of Bengal at
Antharveedhi 5Km (as the crow flies)
from the farm site.
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away
from main River / creek
Probably applicable to the
farms located along the
coastal areas.
2.1.7 Minimum width and characteristics
of riparian buffers between farms and
natural waterways
100 m each side for
adjacent natural water
bodies, 25 m each side for
confined watercourses.
• The distance between society
ponds and the Natural Water
Source , Godavari River is about 1
Km
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away
from main River / creek
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA
and must traverse the
farm in a minimum of 2
perpendicular directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with guidance
document framework
• No BEIA / EIA have been done
• The practice of Aquaculture over 2
decades in the area is a testimony to
the (least) impact on environment.
BEIA for Aqua societies
operated by small scale
farmers may not be
necessary
BEIA may be considered for
the fresh farms that will be
constructed in future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited national body
in accordance with
national legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and transparency
of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated management
plan published and
accessible on company
website, local
government offices, and
with local community
representatives in
appropriate language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are not Nil
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Conservation Value located in High Conservation Value
Areas
2.1.13 Scientific conservation planning Farms provide relevant
information (see
guidance), at the scale of
10 km to the ASC over 3
years following
certification
• Yet to be done
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds and
canals not covered with a plastic liner or
other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
• Mostly clay (Clay > 20%)
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • Up to 5 cm / day The soil composition of all
the ponds belonging to an
Aqua Society may not be
uniform and therefore
allowance of seepage up to
10 cm / day would be
appropriate
Allowance of seepage up to
10 cm / day would be
appropriate
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in pond
None • NIL
• The irrigation canal (fresh water)
crosses the farm site and it is a
practice that farmers pump in
irrigation canal water (fresh water) in
to pond to dilute / maintain salinity
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water)
well close to farm site.
• Drinking water from
Lakshmaneswaram (3 Km away from
farm site) is supplied through pipe
line.
This clause becomes
relevant only where the
fresh water well exists close
to farm site. Further
Farmers to be provided the
equipment if testing to be
done.
Probably this is applicable
wherein fresh water well
exists within 100m from the
peripheral embankment of
the farm.
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2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or chloride
concentration in adjacent land ecosystems
and agricultural fields
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
• 5-7 m width man made canal is
present between the Aqua Ponds &
Agriculture paddy field to prevent
saline water seepage in to paddy
fields.
• Agriculture & Aqua culture is co
existing here for the last 20 years.
This is an index on intrusion
of salt water in to
Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being
practiced on the land not
suitable for agriculture;
generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As
long as the Aquaculture co
exists with Agriculture and
at Sustainable levels as
seen for the last 2 decades,
the issue of intrusion of salt
water becomes irrelevant.
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of
storage volume available
for rainfall
The sediment is removed once a year
and spread over pond embankments
for drying.
Very little sediment
accumulation
2.2.7 Specific conductance or chloride
concentration of sediment used as
fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone, specific
conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L.
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a saline soil
area, the specific
conductance or chloride
concentration values
could equal those of the
soil in the disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or
sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable
with lining.
• No feeder canal runs over
embankments.
• It is a practice to have a Diesel
engine positioned on pond
embankment of each pond through
which water is pumped directly in to
May not be relevant as
water is pumped directly in
to ponds
It is difficult to quantify this
as the geometry and pond
locations are unique and
differ greatly from place to
place. Further every farmer
certainly will maintain the
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2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth, width at
the bottom, width of the water surface
and top width of open canals
Calculated such as the
flow velocity in the canal
is not higher than
maximum permissible
velocity
ponds. canal such that water gets in
to the pond without difficulty
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on open
canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with unstable
soil, and junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for well-
graded soils, especially on
the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between
the ponds will have a top
width about 1m as it is
meant only for foot travel.
Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) does not ply on
cross bunds.
For the cross bunds the
following dimensions may be
adequate. Top Width 1m ,
Height 1.3m, slope 1:2
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm
• Free board is < 0.2m
• However a small hume pipe is fixed
just below the free board level for
multipurpose
Free board of 30 cm is
necessary
Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2m (peripheral bund)
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to natural
waterways in the immediate farm area.
Construction of shrimp
farm must not alter
hydrological conditions of
the area.
• Society ponds are not located
adjacent to sub creeks and there is
no Natural water ways immediate to
the pond area.
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
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3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission or
undertake a participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate language.
Local government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by community
shall have a copy of this document.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document
comply to guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• This is family owned operations
carried out by the village
community in consensus. • More
so it is the same farmers who
practice both Agriculture and
aquaculture in the same locality in
such a way that one activity does
not affect the other • The
aquaculture has been carried out
since two decades and there is
hardly any social issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out
Social Impact Assessment has not
been felt.
Aqua Society Shrimp Farms
may be exempted from the
Participatory Social Impact
Assessment
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and apply a
verifiable conflict resolution policy for
local communities. The policy shall state
how conflicts and complaints will be
tracked transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers, and
complaint acknowledgement receipts (in
local language(s)) are used.
Areas of conflict or dispute
are listed on paper and
shared among farm, local
government, and
surrounding community
representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall
be resolved within six
months from the date of
being filed, and an additional
50% six months later (75%
total within one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in
village level community meetings
and sorted out amicably.
The age old practice exists
in Village level regarding
addressing the complaints ,
debating on the same
paving for amicable
settlement
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding villages
before turning to migrant and/or distant
workers
Farm owners shall document
evidence of advertising
positions within local
communities before hiring
migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are
engaged in the work
• In case of additional labours are
needed (example while stocking or
harvesting etc.,) members of the
adjacent ponds assist.
• Few farmers engage labours
from Rajulenka village itself for
the entire duration of crop (4-5
months ); These labours stay at
the farm site itself throughout to
carry out day to day activities of
the farm {feeding, check tray
observation, application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water exchange,
water filling}
Migrant / distant workers
are not encouraged owing to
anonymity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed copies
are in the hands of both parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by
family members
• Few labours are engaged from
neighboring villages for crop basis
(4-5 months) as per need
Engaging labour is a bit
sensitive issue and is
governed by age old practice
of verbal terms.
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions) that
ensure the full implication of the
agreement is mutually understood
100% compliance
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the contract
farmers to discuss and/or negotiate in
open and transparent fashion
Meetings are held at least
twice/year
Meetings with farm-groups
or cooperatives have been
attended by at least 50% of
the membership.
• Meetings are held between the
Purchaser and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the
farmer and the Processor is by
and large on faith and oral
communication.
• Harvested Material is given to
Processor who offer a higher price
Long term policy on price
fixation is preferred over the
fluctuation of price within
and every crop period.
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Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child labor
in violation of ILO Convention 138 and/or
ILO Convention 182, with the additional
exception that any child working on the
farm must be 15 years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of forced,
bonded or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour
Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes • There is no discrimination
policy on women employment.
• In this area women by Nature
are not employed in Aquaculture
ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None • There is no discrimination policy
on women employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal pay
for equal work. Different ethnic groups
receive equal pay for equal work
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong
to the same ethnic group
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained in
health and safety practices, procedures
and policies. Safety equipment provided
and in use. Evidence that all farm
employees have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations above
five employees and safety
equipment in use by
workers.
• No formal training imparterd
but oral instructions
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4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and safety-
related accidents and violations recorded
and corrective actions taken. No persons
under 18 involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and proof of
insurance (accident/ injury) for employee
costs in a job-related accident or injury
when not covered under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy
undertaken
Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of employees who
are paid basic needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of
the locality
• Ponds are managed by and large
by Family members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop
basis) are paid at par with the
industry terms on mutual
agreement (oral basis & no
written contracts)
• Besides they are paid incentive
after harvest depending on the
production
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4.6.1 The percentage of employees with
access to trade unions, self organization,
and ability to bargain collectively or
worker access to representative(s) chosen
by workers without management
interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and
large by Family members and
hardly there will be employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop
basis) is based on mutual
understanding (on oral terms) of
remuneration
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or mentally
abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members ,
made to realize the mistake and
instructed not to repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
(owing to the farm being
managed by family members)
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete set of
contracts is filed in office, mutually signed,
and copies are available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and employee
cite consistent contract conditions in
independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on
paper evidence for farms
with five workers or more.
Workers cite verbal contract
conditions in independent
interviews for farms below
five workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family
members; Few farmers hire
labours from neighbouring villages
on crop basis with verbal contract
conditions
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per year on
the basis of written agendas and written
minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these meetings
taking place
• No such formal meetings are
conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by
family members
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
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Indicator Standards
5.1.1 Demonstration of functional and
documented preventive tools to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm (predator
and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading to the
surrounding environment (water
filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination, detect
and prevent emerging pathogen (s), and
monitor external signs of pathologies and
moribund animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease
preventive tools exist in farm
• Filteration bags and Crab
fencing, bird netting done
• Source water after filteration
through mesh bags are put into
the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection /
sterlization is done (There is no
reservoir pond) )
• However few farmers do the
chlorination at the beginning in
the grow out ponds prior to
stocking and subsequently use
source water after filtration
without disinfection.
• The river Godavari drains in to
Bay of Bengal at Antharveedhi
5km from farm site. A creek
branching out of Godavari River
forms the water source for the
farm site.
• The tidal effect is so
pronounced that during lowtide
hardly there is any water in the
creek and the high tide brings
considerable quantity of brackish
water in to the creek. This Natural
phenomenon is taken advantage
by the Farmers in a way to use the
same creek as the source of water
(during high tide) and a means of
drainage canal (during low tide) •
The incidence free on disease
break out is a testimony to the
efficiency of the system and the
understanding of the farmers on
shrimp culture operation.
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm that
are appropriately sized to minimize entry
of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are
employed for water filtration
The mesh size of filtration
being around 500 micron.
Keeping in volume and
pressure of water flow,
mesh size less than 500
would be impractical.
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum daily
dissolved oxygen concentration in pond
bottom with measurement recorded one
hour before sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is
checked once in a week ( the
frequency is enhanced based on
need basis depending on pond
water quality and biomass)
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7 • Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival rate
(SR) and relative standard deviation (RSD)
in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated ponds
SR > 50% and RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and RSD < 15%
• These are aerated ponds and •
Annual average farm survival
ranges between 80 -90% with a
variation among the ponds of the
society < 15%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL) that
are SPF or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, or
national governments
or state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator
control
• Filtration bags are the tools
employed for non lethal
prevention of predators
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5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot for
predator control of non-protected,
threatened or endangered species
None • Lead Shot for predator control
not employed
5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the frequency of
visits, species, and number of animals
interacting with the farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need
to spend his whole time on
culture
operation ,documentation
of details pertaining to this
would be very difficult
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic and
medicated feed on labeled products
None • Banned Chemicals and
antibiotics are not used
• Further prior to harvest pond
reared shrimps have to be tested
by Laboratory managed by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues will be bought by the
processor
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to
be maintained
To carry out such type of
work farmers will have no
time: an assistant may be
given one per society
(consisting of 20 farmers or
more)
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5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm and
are available to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not
through placards / boards etc.,
etc..
As the ponds are managed
by the family members, they
are by and large aware of the
chemical product
instructions
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water with
pesticides, with the exception of Tea-
seed-cake and Rotenone in the absence of
shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on site
of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely to
moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed
Consent (PIC), the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the
discharged water especially
during harvest to be
considered.
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous neutralization
None • Hardly any chemicals are used • Analysis of the
discharged water especially
during harvest to be
considered.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues in
pond water when shrimp are present
No Detectable 0 • Pesticides and Chlorine residues
in pond water not being tested at
present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test
is done but not for water
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5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic bacterial
strains deemed not harmful by the
appropriate competent authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are
not used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
Indicator Standards
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species are
already widely used in commercial
production locally by the date of the
publication of the ShAD standards; there is
no evidence of establishment or impact on
adjacent ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use by a
process based on ICES code of practice on
the introductions and transfers of marine
organisms or comparable protocol.
None • Native species are cultured.
• Penaeus monodon is the
species under culture for summer
crop and Macrobrachium
rossenbergii (scampy) in winter
crop
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae must
be sourced in order to prevent genetic
contamination of their population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is
stocked in ponds
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with regional,
national and international importation
guidelines (e.g. OIE and ICES) for the
prevention of disease introduction and the
introduction of invasive species
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured
species is the Native species)
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6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against OIE
disease official list and country specific
disease not specifically listed under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from closed
loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over time
(100% within 6 years after
the publication of the
standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild
caught brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing
brood stock is very difficult as it
fails to mature
For scampy, the broodstocks are
sourced from the grow out ponds
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must be
sourced from fisheries with an established
fishery management plan or certified
fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan
prohibits collection of wild
broodstock during spawning
months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed and
well-maintained culture system to prevent
escapes at harvest and during grow-out
demonstrated through the following
requirements:
This may not be applicable
to native species
A. Presence of effective screens or barriers
of appropriate mesh size for the smallest
animals present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet is the hume pipe and cap
is used both inside and outside to
arrest the escapes .
• Further mesh screen is installed
to prevent the escapes from the
pond
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B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes are
of adequate height and construction to
prevent breaching in exceptional flood
events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free
board of < 0.2m besides a hume
pipe for multipurpose use.
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a permanent
register
Yes • Inspections are done; but to be
recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the system
are recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and
timely repair are carried out; but
to be recorded
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is recorded.
Yes Not applicable for native
species
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery protocols
Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes • Harvested Shrimps are chill
killed at the site prior to
transportation to Processing plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes and
actions taken to prevent reoccurrence
Yes • Hardly there would be any
escapes:
• No records are maintained on
escapes and the actions taken to
prevent the same
Not applicable for native
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the offspring
of genetically engineered shrimp)
None Nil
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Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to source
feed containing fishmeal or fish oil
originating from fisheries certified by an
ISE L member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years of
commercial availability
• This would depend on the
standards imposed on Shrimp
Feed Mills and the extent they
comply to the same as the farmers
buy formulated feeds of reputed
brands from the market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
Probably this needs Local
Government and Regional
Fishery Organisations
involvement to achieve the
objective.
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients used
are unsuitable for human consumption,
not from Penaeid shrimp, and acquired
from a sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated
feeds of reputed companies.
• It is believed that the feed
ingredients comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed formulation
showing all major (> 5%) marine
ingredients
Yes • Yes.
• Name of few ingredients
(Qualitative) used for manufacture
is displayed on feed bag
• Feed supplier to be
approached (preferably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare
the list of ingredients
employed towards feed
formulation
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that are
classified as depleted or overfished by
regional, national or local fisheries
management authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of fishmeal
and fish oil in shrimp feed (including those
made from fisheries by-products)
containing products from fisheries that are
listed on CITES Appendix I, on the IUCN’s
Red List (in categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
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7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must have
been assessed within three (exact number
of years to be determined) years and must
be peer reviewed by individuals outside
the organization that created the
assessment
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration for
species interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to source
non -marine ingredients from sources
certified by an ISE L member’s certification
scheme that addresses environmental and
social sustainability
Within five years of
commercial availability
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed formulation
showing all major (> 5%) non-marine
ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the feed
manufacturer for feed ingredients which
comply with internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products derived
from vegetable ingredients. The
ingredients must not come from the
Amazon Biome, as geographically defined
by the Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
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7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO b)
GMO allowed with label c)
GMO allowed, but no
labeling d) GMO allowed
with GMO free label on
product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land Animal
Byproducts b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with
label c) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed, but no
labeling d) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with
Land Animal Byproducts
free label on product that
don’t use them e) other
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio (FFER) L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to
obtain the required details. Based
on which the FEER can be
calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal
in Shrimp Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2]
The FFER = ( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation Ratio
(eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or Standard
deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of
the operational costs are the
farmers are judicious in feed
administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges
between 1.3 - 1.5
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released from
the culture system per ton of shrimp
produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp
for P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp
for P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following:
Annual production 2000 -2500 kg /
Ha ( monodon + scampy) FCR =
1: 1.5, the Nitrogen released =
18.74 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of shrimp
produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following:
Annual production 2000 -2500 kg /
Ha ( monodon + scampy) FCR =
1: 1.5, the Phosphorous released
= 4.15 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable solids in
effluent water from aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not
equipped with effluent treatment
ponds. •
Discharge water is directly
released in to water source
A study may taken up with
WWF assistance to
evaluate the quality of
drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum dissolved
oxygen concentration in receiving water
body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source
water around 3 to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records summarizing
the facilities’ energy consumption by
sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying the
Annual Cumulative Energy Demand (MJ or
kWh/ tonne of shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept
in farmers houses in the village
and is brought to site daily basis to
meet the day requirement
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored in
impermeable containers or buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water
application & feed additives) are
generally stores in the containers
they were bought and are kept in
the house of the respective
farmers and is taken to the site
daily to meet day requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an accredited
waste management company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
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7.8.4 Percentage of chemical containers
reused or turned over to an accredited
waste management company
100% Generally sold to merchants for
recycling / reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous, non-
recyclable wastes turned over to an
accredited waste management company
or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned over to
a recycling company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Vasista Godavari Aqua Society, Sakhinetipallilenka, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Status Remarks pertaining to
standards
Suggestions
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance with
local and national authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of lease,
concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES
• Yes. Available
• 60% of the land is Govrnment
land leased to the farmers about
40% Family owned lands
• License from the CAA (Coastal
Aquaculture Authority) has been
obtained.
• Registed with Regional
(AndhraPradesh State) Registrar,
Societies vide Number 347/2009
dated 23rd July 2009
• Registered with Marine Products
Export Development Authority
(MPEDA) vide no: AQ/HO/SOC/REG-
171 /2009 - 10
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary (for being
cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary for being cohesive
and effective.
It would be better to bring
the remaining small scale
farmers also in to the society
fold at the earliest to have
an effective regulation and
control.
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance with
all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually
every year: No water cess
Necessary
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1.1.3 Documents proving compliance with
all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
• Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis
as per the need
To be adoptive as per local
conditions
Probably this can be applied
for an Aqua Society that
employs 10 or more labours.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance with
discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• Covered under CAA License
Probably looked in to on
trail basis
Hydrographical data on
water discharge to be
measured and recorded for a
crop and based on the
discharge water quality the
regulations may be imposed
or waived.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and chemical
(e.g. chemicals, drugs, pesticides and
probiotics etc.) authorized by national
authorities and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and antibiotics
are not used •
Further prior to harvest pond
reared shrimps have to be tested by
Laboratory monitored by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues will be bought by the
processor
Banned antibiotics and
chemicals are not used.
There is no list of
authorised list of
theraputants and chemicals
for Aquaculture use
Principle 2: Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important natural
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those with
IUCN PA category V or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in National Protected Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in mangrove
ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping stations
and canals with appropriate
offsetting via restoration of
100% of equivalent area.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in Mangrove eco systems
Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping stations
and canals with appropriate
offsetting via restoration of
100% of equivalent wetlands
area and characteristics.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in Natural wet lands
Nil
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2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats of
species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must
identify critical habitat for all
species present on farms
listed as threatened,
vulnerable, endangered or
critically endangered. Farms
protect areas of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in habitats of species listed
by the IUCN Red list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined by
national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in critical habitats of
species at risk as defined by
National listing processes
Nil
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary and
closest (exposed coast) maximum high
tide line
>/=100m, with tree density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• The mangrove vegetation of
about 5 to 10 m width exists in
patches between the Godavari
river water and the Peripheral
bund of another society (Murthy
Aqua Society)
• The tidal influence is felt in the
River Godavari (= water source)
which drains in to Bay Of Bengal at
Antharveedhi 5Km (as the crow
flies) from the farm site.
• The shrimp culture ponds of
another society (Murthy Aqua
Society) lies in between the water
source and Vasista Godavari Aqua
Society., the buffer width being
100m
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away
from main River / creek
Probably applicable to the
farms located along the
coastal areas.
2.1.7 Minimum width and characteristics
of riparian buffers between farms and
natural waterways
100 m each side for adjacent
natural water bodies, 25 m
each side for confined
watercourses.
• 100 m from Natural Water
source (Godavari Creek)
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away
from main River / creek
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA and
must traverse the farm in a
minimum of 2 perpendicular
directions
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2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with guidance
document framework
• No BEIA / EIA has been done
• Aquaculrture has been practiced
in the area since 15 years.
BEIA for Aqua societies
operated by small scale
farmers may not be
necessary
BEIA may be considered for
the fresh farms that will be
constructed in future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team BEIA carried out by
accredited national body in
accordance with national
legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and transparency
of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated management
plan published and
accessible on company
website, local government
offices, and with local
community representatives
in appropriate language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in High Conservation Value
Areas
Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation planning Farms provide relevant
information (see guidance),
at the scale of
10 km to the ASC over 3
years following certification
• Yet to be done
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds and
canals not covered with a plastic liner or
other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
• Moderate clay (clay content
about 60%)
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • > 1 cm / day The soil composition of all
the ponds belonging to an
Aqua Society may not be
uniform and therefore
allowance of seepage up to
10 cm / day would be
appropriate
Allowance of seepage up to
10 cm / day would be
appropriate
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2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in pond
None • Nil
• There is no fresh water
underground Aquifer
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water)
well close to farm site.
• Drinking water is supplied from
Malkipuram (9 km away from the
village Sakhinetipalli Lenka and 10
km from farm site) through pipe
line.
This clause becomes
relevant only where the
fresh water well exists
close to farm site.
Further Farmers to be
provided the equipment if
testing to be done.
Probably this is applicable
wherein fresh water well
exists within 100m from the
peripheral embankment of
the farm.
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or chloride
concentration in adjacent land ecosystems
and agricultural fields
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• The Agriculture drain canal
( Muriki canal ) with a width of 5m
and depth of 2 m separates the
aqua farm and Agriculture field,
which prevents seepage of saline
water to Agriculture fields.
• Coconut trees are dotted along
the muriki canal followed by
Agriculture (paddy ) fields.
• Agriculture & Aqua culture is co
existing here for the last 15 years.
This is an index on intrusion
of salt water in to
Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being
practiced on the land not
suitable for agriculture;
generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As
long as the Aquaculture co
exists with Agriculture and
at Sustainable levels as
seen for the last 2 decades,
the issue of intrusion of salt
water becomes irrelevant.
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high embankments
and at least 0.375m-high of
storage volume available for
rainfall
• No sedimentation tank. •
Agriculture is done by Gannavaram
irrigation canal originating from
Rajamundry (Dowleeswaram
barriage) ; the flow controlled at
several places viz., Razole,
Pothilada, Nagulenka, etc., the
nearest being at Sakhinetipalli lock
at 7 km far away from farm site
Very little sediment
accumulation
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or chloride
concentration of sediment used as
fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed
of in a freshwater zone,
specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L. If
sediment is to be disposed of
in a saline soil area, the
specific conductance or
chloride concentration
values could equal those of
the soil in the disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or
sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable
with lining.
• For most of the ponds, water
from the creek is directly pumped
in to the Grow out ponds employing
diesel pumpsets.
• For few ponds a small passage is
made on the embankment with
semi hume pipes (concrete pipes)
to draw water in to the Grow out
ponds.
May not be relevant as
water is pumped directly in
to ponds
It is difficult to quantify this
as the geometry and pond
locations are unique and
differ greatly from place to
place. Further every farmer
certainly will maintain the
canal such that water gets in
to the pond without
difficulty
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth, width at
the bottom, width of the water surface
and top width of open canals
Calculated such as the flow
velocity in the canal is not
higher than maximum
permissible velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on open
canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with unstable
soil, and junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable
for well- graded soils,
especially on the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between
the ponds will have a top
width about 1m as it is
meant only for foot travel.
Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) do not ply on
cross bunds.
For the cross bunds the
following dimensions may be
adequate. Top Width 1m ,
Height 1.3m, slope 1:2
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement > 30cm
• > 30 cm Free board of 30 cm is
necessary
Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2 to 2.5 m
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2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to natural
waterways in the immediate farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm
must not alter hydrological
conditions of the area.
• Society ponds are not located in
Natural water ways
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission or
undertake a participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome openly in
locally appropriate language. Local government
and at least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a copy of this
document.
Full compliance. The p-
SIA process and
document comply to
guidelines given below.
The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• This is family owned operations carried
out by the village community in
consensus. • Farmers belong to various
communities but get along well with each
other • The
aquaculture has been carried out since
fifteen years and there is hardly any
social issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out Social
Impact Assessment has not been felt.
Aqua Society
Shrimp Farms may
be exempted from
the Participatory
Social Impact
Assessment
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and apply a
verifiable conflict resolution policy for local
communities. The policy shall state how
conflicts and complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to respond to all
received complaints. Complaint boxes.
complaint registers, and complaint
acknowledgement receipts (in local
language(s)) are used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed on
paper and shared
among farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of the
conflicts shall be
resolved within six
months from the date
of being filed, and an
additional 50% six
months later (75% total
within one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in village
level community meetings and sorted out
amicably.
The age old practice exists in
Village level regarding
addressing the complaints ,
debating on the same paving for
amicable settlement
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to employ
people from surrounding villages before turning
to migrant and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document evidence of
advertising positions
within local
communities before
hiring migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are engaged in
the work
• In case of additional labours are needed
(example while stocking or harvesting
etc.,) members of the adjacent ponds
assist.
• Few farmers engage labours from
nearby villages (Lakesswaram, Perupalem
etc.,) for the entire duration of crop (4-5
months ); These labours stay at the farm
site itself throughout to carry out day to
day activities of the farm {feeding, check
tray observation, application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water exchange, water
filling}
Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing
to anonymity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in appropriate
language and co-signed copies are in the hands
of both parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by family
members • Few
labours are engaged from neighbouring
villages for crop basis (4-5 months) as per
need
Engaging labour is
a bit sensitive
issue and is
governed by age
old practice of
verbal terms.
3.4.2 The contracts include basic provisions
(see guidance section for information about
basic provisions) that ensure the full implication
of the agreement is mutually understood
100% compliance
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings between
the purchaser and the contract farmers to
discuss and/or negotiate in open and
transparent fashion
Meetings are held at
least twice/year
Meetings with farm-
groups or cooperatives
have been attended by
at least 50% of the
membership.
• Meetings are held between the
Purchaser and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the farmer
and the Processor is by and large on
faith and oral communication.
• Harvested Material is given to Processor
who offer a higher price
Long term policy
on price fixation is
preferred over the
fluctuation of
price within and
every crop period.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child labor in
violation of ILO Convention 138 and/or ILO
Convention 182, with the additional exception
that any child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
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4.2.1 Number of incidences of forced, bonded
or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or compulsory
labour
Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-discrimination
policy
Yes • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
• In this area women by Nature are not
employed in Aquaculture ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of discrimination None • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal pay for
equal work. Different ethnic groups receive
equal pay for equal work
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong to the
same ethnic group
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained in health
and safety practices, procedures and policies.
Safety equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees have been
trained and fully understand the training.
100% in operations
above five employees
and safety equipment
in use by workers.
• No formal training imparted but oral
instructions
• Hardly any safety equipment is
provided for use
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and safety-
related accidents and violations recorded and
corrective actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and proof of
insurance (accident/ injury) for employee costs
in a job-related accident or injury when not
covered under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy
undertaken
Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of employees who are
paid basic needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of the
locality
• Ponds are managed by and large by
Family members; However few farmers
hire labours from neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop basis)
are paid at par with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis & no
written contracts)
• Besides they are paid incentive after
harvest depending on the production
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4.6.1 The percentage of employees with access
to trade unions, self organization, and ability to
bargain collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers without
management interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and large by
Family members and hardly there will be
employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) is
based on mutual understanding (on oral
terms) of remuneration
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or mentally
abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members , made
to realise the mistake and instructed not
to repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary policies
and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of working
hours, and overtime laws/ expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete set of
contracts is filed in office, mutually signed, and
copies are available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and employee cite
consistent contract conditions in independent
interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms with
five workers or more.
Workers cite verbal
contract conditions in
independent interviews
for farms below five
workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family
members; Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis with
verbal contract conditions
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
4.10.1 Management and the full workforce
meet at least twice per year on the basis of
written agendas and written minutes of the
meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking place
• No such formal meetings are
conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by family
members
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional and
documented preventive tools to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding environment
entering the farm (predator and vector
control), 2) Diseases
from the farm spreading to the surrounding
environment (water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the farm
[avoid cross contamination, detect and prevent
emerging pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease preventive
tools exist in farm
• Filteration bags and Crab fencing, bird
netting done
• Source water after filteration through
mesh bags are put into the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection /
sterlization is done
• However few farmers do the
chlorination at the beginning in the grow
out ponds prior to stocking and
subsequently use source water after
filteration without disinfection.
• The river Godavari drains in to Bay of
Bengal at Antharveedhi 5km from
farmsite. A creek branching out of
Godavari River forms the water source for
the farmsite.
• The tidal effect is so pronounced that
during lowtide hardly there is any water
in the creek and the high tide brings
considerable quantity of brackish water in
to the creek. This Natural phenomenon is
taken taken advantage by the Farmers in
a way to use the same creek as the
source of water (during high tide) and a
means of drainage canal (during low tide)
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills, screens, or
barriers on inlets of farm that are appropriately
sized to minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of supply
water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are employed
for water filtration
The mesh size of filteration
being around 500 micron.
Keeping in volume and pressure
of water flow, mesh size less
than 500 would be impractical.
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum daily
dissolved oxygen concentration in pond bottom
with measurement recorded one hour before
sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is checked
once in a week ( the frequency is
enhanced based on need basis depending
on pond water quality and biomass)
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7 • Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
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5.1.5 Annual average farm survival rate (SR)
and relative standard deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated ponds SR > 50% and RSD <
15%
SR > 60% and RSD <
15%
SR > 80% and RSD <
15%
• These are aearated ponds and • annual
average farm survival being 85% with a
variation among the ponds of the society
< 15%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL) that are SPF
or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal predator
control of any protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by the
International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) Red List, or national governments
or state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator control
• Filtration bags are the tools employed
for non lethal prevention of predators
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot for
predator control of non-protected, threatened
or endangered species
None • Lead Shot for predator control not
employed
5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring program
that documents the frequency of visits, species,
and number of animals interacting with the
farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need to
spend his whole time on culture
operation ,documentation of
details pertaining to this would
be very difficult
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic and
medicated feed on labeled products
None • Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are
not used • Further
prior to harvest pond reared shrimps
have to be tested by Laboratory managed
by MPEDA through ELISA for the residue
of antibiotics and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues
will be bought by the processor
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all product
stocked and used on the farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to be
maintained
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical product
instructions are on the farm and are available
to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not through
placards / boards etc., etc..
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water with
pesticides, with the exception of Tea- seed-cake
and Rotenone in the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on site of
pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely to
moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed
Consent (PIC), the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs), the World Health Organization (WHO)
or the European Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the discharged
water especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all chemicals
without previous neutralization
None • Hardly any chemicals are used • Analysis of the discharged
water especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues in pond
water when shrimp are present
Not Detectable • Pesticides and Chlorine residues in
pond water not being tested at present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test is done
but not for water
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic bacterial strains
deemed not harmful by the appropriate
competent authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are not
used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
Indicator Standards
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous shrimp
species unless those species are already widely
used in commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of establishment or impact
on adjacent ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use by a
process based on ICES code of practice on the
introductions and transfers of marine
organisms or comparable protocol.
None • Native species Penaeus monodon is
the species under culture
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae must be
sourced in order to prevent genetic
contamination of their population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is stocked
in ponds
6.2.1 Documentation provided demonstrating
compliance with regional, national and
international importation guidelines (e.g. OIE
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured species
is the Native species)
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and ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of invasive
species
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against OIE
disease official list and country specific disease
not specifically listed under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from closed loop
hatchery (i.e. farm-raised broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over
time (100% within 6
years after the
publication of the
standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild caught
brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing brood
stock is very difficult as it fails to mature
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must be sourced
from fisheries with an established fishery
management plan or certified fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan prohibits
collection of wild broodstock during
spawning months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed and well-
maintained culture system to prevent escapes
at harvest and during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
This may not be applicable to
native species
A. Presence of effective screens or barriers of
appropriate mesh size for the smallest animals
present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet has mesh screen shutter and
wooden shutters that prevent the
escapes from the pond
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes are of
adequate height and construction to prevent
breaching in exceptional flood events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free board of
about 0.3 to 0.5 m
C. Regular, timely inspections are performed,
and recorded in a permanent register
Yes • Inspections are done; but not recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the system are
recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and timely
repair are carried out; but to be recorded
E. Installation and management of trapping
devices to sample for the existence of escapes;
data is recorded.
Yes Not applicable for native
species
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill escapes Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery protocols Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Harvested Shrimps are chill killed at the
site prior to transportation to Processing
plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes and Yes • Hardly there would be any escapes: Not applicable for native
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actions taken to prevent reoccurrence • No records are maintained on escapes
and the actions taken to prevent the
same
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of transgenic
shrimp (including the offspring of genetically
engineered shrimp)
None Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to source feed
containing fishmeal or fish oil originating from
fisheries certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social sustainability
100% within five years
of commercial
availability
• This would depend on the standards
imposed on Shrimp Feed Mills and the
extent they comply to the same as the
farmers buy formulated feeds of reputed
brands from the market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients used are
unsuitable for human consumption, not from
Penaeid shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
• It is believed that the feed ingredients
comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed supplier,
must provide a feed formulation showing all
major (> 5%) marine ingredients
Yes • Yes. • Feed supplier to be
approached (preferably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare the list
of ingredients employed
towards feed formulation
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that are
classified as depleted or overfished by regional,
national or local fisheries management
authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of fishmeal and
fish oil in shrimp feed (including those made
from fisheries by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES Appendix
I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in categories Near
Threatened Vulnerable Endangered, and
Critically Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of fisheries
used for feed sourcing must have been
assessed within three (exact number of years to
be determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
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organization that created the assessment
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration for species
interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to source non -
marine ingredients from sources certified by an
ISE L member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial availability
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed supplier,
must provide a feed formulation showing all
major (> 5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
In the interim period, the following indicators
and standards apply for compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a responsible
sourcing policy from the feed manufacturer for
feed ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized moratoriums and
local laws, including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from the
Amazon Biome, as geographically defined by
the Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO allowed,
but no labeling d) GMO
allowed with GMO free
label on product that
don’t use GMO’s e)
other
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts b)
Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land Animal
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details
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Byproducts allowed
with Land Animal
Byproducts free label
on product that don’t
use them e) other
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio (FFER) L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to
approach Feed Manufacturers to obtain
the required details. Based on which the
FEER can be calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal in
Shrimp Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2] The FFER
= ( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation Ratio (eFCR) MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of the
operational costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges between 1.3
- 1.8 ( Average
1: 1.6)
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released from the
culture system per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P.
monodon : Only summer crop) FCR = 1:
1.6, the Nitrogen released = 22.2 kg /
Tons of Shrimp production
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released from the
culture system per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P.
monodon : Only summer crop) FCR = 1:
1.6, the Phosphorous released = 4.6 kg /
Tons of Shrimp production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable solids in
effluent water from aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not equipped
with effluent treatment ponds.
• Discharge water is directly released in
to water source
A study may taken up with
WWF assistance to evaluate the
quality of drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum dissolved
oxygen concentration in receiving water body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source water
around 3 to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records summarizing the
facilities’ energy consumption by sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying the Annual
Cumulative Energy Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne
of shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles contained in 100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept in
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bunds farmers houses in the village and is
brought to site daily basis to meet the
day requirement
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored in
impermeable containers or buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water application
& feed additives) are generally stores in
the containers they were bought and are
kept in the house of the respective
farmers and is taken to the site daily to
meet day requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants recycled or
turned over to an accredited waste
management company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical containers reused
or turned over to an accredited waste
management company
100% Generally sold to merchants for recycling
/ reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous, non-
recyclable wastes turned over to an accredited
waste management company or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous recyclable
wastes reused or turned over to a recycling
company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Sri Gokarneswaraswamy Aqua Society, Gokarnamatam,Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards Status Remarks pertaining to standards Suggestions
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use) YES
• Yes. Available
• Family owned lands with clear &
defined title
• License from the CAA (Coastal
Aquaculture Authority) has been
obtained.
• Registerd with Regional
(AndhraPradesh State) Registrar,
Societies vide Number 258/2008
• Registered with Marine Products
Export Development Authority
(MPEDA)
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is necessary
(for being cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local
and National
Authorities is necessary
for being cohesive and
effective.
It would be better to
bring the remaining
small scale farmers also
in to the society fold at
the earliest to have an
effective regulation and
control.
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually
Necessary
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every year: No water cess
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
• Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis
as per the need
To be adoptive as per local
conditions
Probably this can be
applied for an Aqua
Society that employs 10
or more labours.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• Covered under CAA License
Probably looked in to on trail
basis
Hydrographical data on
water discharge to be
measured and recorded
for a crop and based on
the discharge water
quality the regulations
may be imposed or
waived.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and
antibiotics are not used
• Further prior to harvest pond
reared shrimps have to be tested
by Laboratory monitored by
MPEDA through ELISA for the
residue of antibiotics and
Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues will be bought by the
processor
Banned antibiotics and chemicals
are not used.
There is no list of
authorised list of
theraputants and
chemicals for
Aquaculture use
Principle 2: Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important natural habitats.
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those with IUCN
PA category V or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in National Protected
Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of equivalent
area.
• The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in Mangrove eco
systems
Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of equivalent
• The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in Natural wet lands
Nil
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wetlands area and
characteristics.
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must identify
critical habitat for all species
present on farms listed as
threatened, vulnerable,
endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect areas
of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in habitats of species
listed by the IUCN Red list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in critical habitats of
species at risk as defined by
National listing processes
Nil
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• The distance between the farm
peripheral embankment and the
water source varies from 10 m to
50 m sandwitched by sporadic
mangrove vegetation
• The tidal influence is felt in the
Creek (East Tungabadra Canal =
water source) which drains in to
Bay of Bengal about 6 Km (as the
crow flies) from the farm site.
• Further the irrigation canal from
Tenali also joins the East
Tungabadra canal (the quantity of
flow controlled to meet the water
requirement of Agriculture fields)
During monsoon months (July to
November ) the canal also receives
the rain water discharge and the
salinity is diluted to < 10 ppt.
The issue of buffer zone may not
be applicable to this Society farm
as the farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away from
main River / creek
Probably applicable to
the farms located along
the coastal areas.
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for adjacent
natural water bodies, 25 m each
side for confined watercourses.
• The distance between the farm
peripheral embankment and the
water source varies from 10 m to
50 m sandwitched by sporadic
mangrove vegetation
The issue of buffer zone may not
be applicable to this Society farm
as the farm is on the banks of the
sub creeks and far away from
main River / creek
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA and must
traverse the farm in a minimum
of 2 perpendicular directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in accordance
with guidance document
• No BEIA / EIA has been done
• Aquaculrture has been practiced
BEIA for Aqua societies operated
by small scale farmers may not be
BEIA may be considered
for the fresh farms that
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framework in the area since 17 years. necessary will be constructed in
future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance with
national legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published and
accessible on company website,
local government offices, and
with local community
representatives in appropriate
language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are
not located in High Conservation
Value Areas
Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant
information (see guidance), at
the scale of
10 km to the ASC over 3 years
following certification
• Yet to be done
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
Mostly sandy with clay about 20%
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • > 5 cm / day The soil composition of all the
ponds belonging to an Aqua
Society may not be uniform and
therefore allowance of seepage
up to 10 cm / day would be
appropriate
Allowance of seepage
up to 10 cm / day would
be appropriate
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None • Nil
• There is no borewell at the farm
site and no usage of underground
water
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300 mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water)
well close to farm site.
• Drinking water is supplied from
Nizampatnam Panchayat (1 km
away from the village
Gokarnamatam and 2 km from
farm site) through pipe line.
This clause becomes relevant only
where the fresh water well exists
close to farm site. Further
Farmers to be provided the
equipment if testing to be done.
Probably this is
applicable wherein
fresh water well exists
within 100m from the
peripheral embankment
of the farm.
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2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300 mg/L
• The Agriculture fields are at
higher elevation in relation to
Aquaculture ponds and the
chances of seepage of saline
water into agriculture fields are
limited.
• The members of the Aqua
society have Shrimp ponds and
paddy fields adjacent (separated
by man made canal of about 1 m
width to minimise seepage of
saline water into Agriculture field.
• Agriculture & Aquaculture is co
existing here for the last 17 years.
This is an index on intrusion of
salt water in to Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being practiced on
the land not suitable for
agriculture; generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As long as
the Aquaculture co exists with
Agriculture and at Sustainable
levels as seen for the last 2
decades, the issue of intrusion of
salt water becomes irrelavent.
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of storage
volume available for rainfall
• No sedimentation tank.
• Agriculture is done by irrigation
Krishna canal originating from
Vijayawada 90 Km from the site ;
the flow controlled at several
places , even at Nizampatnam 2
km far away from farm site
Very little sediment accumulation
2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed of in
a freshwater zone, specific
conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm
or chloride concentration <300
mg/L. If sediment is to be
disposed of in a saline soil area,
the specific conductance or
chloride concentration values
could equal those of the soil in
the disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable with
lining.
• PVC Pipelines (that carries the
water from the junction box) runs
below the embankments
• For most of the ponds, water
from the creek is directly pumped
in to the Grow out ponds
employing diesel pumpsets.
May not be relevant as water is
pumped directly in to ponds
It is difficult to quantify
this as the geometry
and pond locations are
unique and differ
greatly from place to
place. Further every
farmer certainly will
maintain the canal such
that water gets in to the
pond without difficulty
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the flow
velocity in the canal is not higher
than maximum permissible
velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
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2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable for
well- graded soils, especially on
the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between the
ponds will have a top width about
1m as it is meant only for foot
travel. Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) do not ply on cross
bunds.
For the cross bunds the
following dimensions
may be adequate. Top
Width 1m , Height
1.3m, slope 1:2
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm • Free board is < 0.2m
• However a small hume pipe is
fixed just below the free board
level for multipurpose
Free board of 30 cm is necessary Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm must
not alter hydrological conditions
of the area.
• Society ponds are not located
in Natural water ways
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
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3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document comply to
guidelines given below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• The members of the
Aquasociety have Shrimp ponds
and paddy fields adjacent and is
family owned operations carried
out by the village community in
consensus.
• Shrimp farming is done only in
summer months (one crop / year)
while Agriculture is carried by and
large throughout the year.
• Farmers belong to various
communities and get along well
with each other
• The aquaculture has been
carried out since seventeen years
and there is hardly any social
issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out
Social Impact Assessment has not
been felt.
Aqua Society Shrimp
Farms may be
exempted from the
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or dispute are
listed on paper and shared
among farm, local government,
and surrounding community
representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall be
resolved within six months from
the date of being filed, and an
additional 50% six months later
(75% total within one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in
village level community meetings
and sorted out amicably.
The age old practice
exists in Village level
regarding addressing
the complaints ,
debating on the same
paving for amicable
settlement
3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall document
evidence of advertising positions
within local communities before
hiring migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are
engaged in the work
• In case of additional labours are
needed (example while stocking or
harvesting etc.,) members of the
adjacent ponds assist.
• Labour from neighbouring
village(s) is engaged in as per the
need.
Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonymity
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3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by
family members
• Few labours are engaged from
neighbouring villages for crop
basis (4-5 months) as per need
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at least
twice/year
Meetings with farm-groups or
cooperatives have been attended
by at least 50% of the
membership.
• Meetings are held between the
Purchaser and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the
farmer and the Processor is by
and large on faith and oral
communication.
• Harvested Material is given to
Processor who offer a higher price
Long term policy on
price fixation is
preferred over the
fluctuation of price
within and every crop
period.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour
Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes • There is no discrimination
policy on women employment.
• In this area women by Nature
are not employed in Aquaculture
ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None • There is no discrimination policy
on women employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong
to the same ethnic group
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work
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations above five
employees and safety equipment
in use by workers.
• No formal training impaterd but
oral instructions
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy
undertaken
Difficult for the small scale farmer
to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of
the locality
• Ponds are managed by and large
by Family members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop
basis) are paid at par with the
industry terms on mutual
agreement (oral basis & no
written contracts)
• Besides they are paid incentive
after harvest depending on the
production
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and large
by Family members and hardly
there will be employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop
basis) is based on mutual
understanding (on oral terms) of
remuneration
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
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4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members ,
made to realise the mistake and
instructed not to repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on
paper evidence for farms with
five workers or more. Workers
cite verbal contract conditions in
independent interviews for farms
below five workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family
members; Few farmers hire
labours from neighbouring villages
on crop basis with verbal contract
conditions
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these meetings
taking place
• No such formal meetings are
conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by
family members
Not applicable as the farm is
managed by family members
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease preventive tools
exist in farm
• Filteration bags and Crab fencing, bird
netting done
• Source water after filteration through
mesh bags are put into the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection / sterlization
is done
• However few farmers do the chlorination
at the beginning in the grow out ponds
prior to stocking and subsequently use
source water after filteration without
disinfection. • The
Tungabadra East canal drains in to Bay of
Bengal at 6km from farmsite.
• Tungabadra East canal forms the water
source for the farmsite.
• The tidal effect is so pronounced that
during lowtide hardly there is any water in
the creek and the high tide brings
considerable quantity of brackish water in
to the creek. • This
Natural phenomenon is taken taken
advantage by the Farmers in a way to use
the same creek as the source of water
(during high tide) and a means of drainage
canal (during low tide) • Further the free
incidence of disease break out in the
society ponds for the last 5 years is a
testimony to the efficiency of the system
and the understanding of the farmers on
shrimp culture operation.
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are employed
for water filtration
The mesh size of
filteration being around
500 micron. Keeping in
volume and pressure of
water flow, mesh size less
than 500 would be
impractical.
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5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is checked
once in a week ( the frequency is enhanced
based on need basis depending on pond
water quality and biomass)
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7 • Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and RSD < 15%
• 50% of the Society ponds are Feed and
aerated ponds : Survival > 80% :
• 50% of the society ponds fed but not
aerated- survival > 80%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Red List, or national governments
or state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator control
• Filtration bags are the tools employed for
non lethal prevention of predators
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or endangered
species
None • Lead Shot for predator control not
employed
5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need
to spend his whole time
on culture
operation ,documentation
of details pertaining to
this would be very difficult
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None • Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are
not used • Further prior
to harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory managed by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues
will be bought by the processor
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5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to
be maintained
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not through
placards / boards etc., etc..
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None • Hardly any chemicals are used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable • Pesticides and Chlorine residues in pond
water not being tested at present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test is done
but not for water
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are not used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None • Native species Penaeus monodon is the
species under culture
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is stocked in
ponds
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured species is
the Native species)
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over time
(100% within 6 years after the
publication of the standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild caught
brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing brood stock
is very difficult as it fails to mature
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan prohibits
collection of wild broodstock during
spawning months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
This may not be
applicable to native
species
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through the following requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet is the hume pipe and cap is used
both inside and outside to arrest the
escapes . •
Further mesh screen is installed to prevent
the escapes from the pond
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free board of <
0.2m besides a hume pipe for multipurpose
use.
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes • Inspections are done; but to be recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and timely repair
are carried out; but to be recorded
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Outlet mesh & plank shutters Not applicable for native
species
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Harvested Shrimps are chill killed at the site
prior to trnasportation to Processing plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes • Hardly there would be any escapes:
• No records are maintained on escapes
and the actions taken to prevent the same
Not applicable for native
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
100% within five years of
commercial availability
• This would depend on the standards
imposed on Shrimp Feed Mills and the
extent they comply to the same as the
farmers buy formulated feeds of reputed
brands from the market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
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environmental and social
sustainability
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
• It is believed that the feed ingredients
comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes • Yes. • Feed supplier to be
approached (preferably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare
the list of ingredients
employed towards feed
formulation
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of commercial
availability
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO b) GMO
allowed with label c) GMO
allowed, but no labeling d) GMO
allowed with GMO free label on
product that don’t use GMO’s e)
other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land Animal
Byproducts b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with label c)
Land Animal Byproducts allowed,
but no labeling d) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts free label on
product that don’t use them e)
other
Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details. Based on which the FEER can be
calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal in Shrimp
Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2] The FFER =
( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or Standard
deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of the
operational costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges between 1.3 -
1.6 ( Average 1:
1.5)
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 1875 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.5, the
Nitrogen released = 18 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 1875 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.5, the
Phosphorous released = 4.1 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not equipped
with effluent treatment ponds.
• Discharge water is directly released in to
water source
A study may taken up
with WWF assistance to
evaluate the quality of
drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source water around
3 to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept in farmers
houses in the village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day requirement
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7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water application &
feed additives) are generally stores in the
containers they were bought and are kept
in the house of the respective farmers and
is taken to the site daily to meet day
requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Generally sold to merchants for recycling /
reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Pedapulugivaripalem (NGO facilitated farmer group), Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
Indicator Standards Status Remarks pertaining to
standards
Suggestions
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES
• Yes. Available
• All the lands are owned by the farmers
• License from the CAA (Coastal
Aquaculture Authority) has been obtained
by 10 farmers. And others are applied for
the licenses.
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary (for being
cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local
and National
Authorities is
necessary for being
cohesive and effective.
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually every
year: No water cess
Necessary
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1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
• Very few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis as per
the need
The workers may not
come under the labour act
because all the farmers
are very small and having
smallscale farming. This
would also treated as
Agriculture work.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• Covered under CAA Licence
Probably looked in to on
trail basis
Hydrographical data
on water discharge to
be measured and
recorded for a crop
and based on the
discharge water
quality the regulations
may be imposed or
waived.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used • Further prior to
harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory monitored by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues
will be bought by the processor
Banned antibiotics and
chemicals are not used.
There is no list of
authorised list of
theraputants and
chemicals for
Aquaculture use
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those with IUCN
PA category V or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in National Protected Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of equivalent
area.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in Mangrove eco systems
Nil
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2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas needed for
pumping stations and canals with
appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of equivalent
wetlands area and
characteristics.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in Natural wet lands
Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must identify
critical habitat for all species
present on farms listed as
threatened, vulnerable,
endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect areas
of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in habitats of species listed by the IUCN
Red list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in critical habitats of species at risk as
defined by National listing processes
Nil
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• The mangrove vegetation of about 5 to
10 m width exists in patches between the
Godavari river water and the Peripherral
bund of another society (Murthy Aqua
Society) • The
tidal influence is felt in the River Godavari
(= water source) which drains in to Bay Of
Bengal at Antharveedhi 5Km (as the crow
flies) from the farm site.
• The shrimp culture ponds of another
society (Murthy Aqua Society) lies in
between the water source and Vasista
Godavari Aqua Society., the buffer width
being 100m
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of
the sub creeks and far
away from main River /
creek
Probably applicable to
the farms located
along the coastal
areas.
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for adjacent
natural water bodies, 25 m each
side for confined watercourses.
• 100 m from Natural Water source
(Godavari Creek)
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of
the sub creeks and far
away from main River /
creek
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2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA and must
traverse the farm in a minimum
of 2 perpendicular directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in accordance
with guidance document
framework
• No BEIA / EIA has been done
• Aquaculrture has been practiced in the
area since 15 years.
BEIA for Aqua societies
operated by small scale
farmers may not be
necessary
BEIA may be
considered for the
fresh farms that will
be constructed in
future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance with
national legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published and
accessible on company website,
local government offices, and
with local community
representatives in appropriate
language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are not
located in High Conservation Value Areas
Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant
information (see guidance), at
the scale of
10 km to the ASC over 3 years
following certification
• Yet to be done
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
• Moderate clay (clay content about 60%)
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • > 1 cm / day The soil composition of all
the ponds belonging to an
Aqua Society may not be
uniform and therefore
allowance of seepage up
to 10 cm / day would be
appropriate
Allowance of seepage
up to 10 cm / day
would be appropriate
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2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None • Nil
• There is no fresh water underground
Aquifer
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300 mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water) well
close to farm site.
• Drinking water is supplied from
Malkipuram (9 km away from the village
Sakhinetipalli Lenka and 10 km from farm
site) through pipe line.
This clause becomes
relavent only where the
fresh water well exists
close to farm site.
Further Farmers to be
provided the equipment if
testing to be done.
Probably this is
applicable wherein
fresh water well exists
within 100m from the
peripheral
embankment of the
farm.
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300 mg/L
• The Agriculture drain canal
( Muriki canal ) with a width of 5m and
depth of 2 m sepeartes the aqua farm and
Agriculture field, which prevents seepage
of saline water to Agriculture fields.
• Coconut trees are dotted along the
muriki canal followed by Agriculture
(paddy ) fields.
• Agriculture & Aqua culture is co existing
here for the last 15 years.
This is an index on
intrusion of salt water in
to Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being
practiced on the land not
suitable for agriculture;
generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As
long as the Aquaculture
co exists with Agriculture
and at Sustainable levels
as seen for the last 2
decades, the issue of
intrusion of salt water
becomes irrelavent.
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of storage
volume available for rainfall
• No sedimentation tank. •
Agriculture is done by Gannavaram
irrigation canal originating from
Rajamundry (Dowleeswaram barriage) ;
the flow controlled at several places viz.,
Razole, Pothilada, Nagulenka, etc., the
nearest being at Sakhinetipalli lock at 7 km
far away from farm site
Very little sediment
accumulation
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed of in
a freshwater zone, specific
conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm
or chloride concentration <300
mg/L. If sediment is to be
disposed of in a saline soil area,
the specific conductance or
chloride concentration values
could equal those of the soil in
the disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable with
lining.
• For most of the ponds, water from the
creek is directly pumped in to the Grow out
ponds employing diesel pumpsets.
• For few ponds a small passage is made on
the emankment with semi hume pipes
(concrete pipes) to draw water in to the
Grow out ponds.
May not be relevant as
water is pumped directly
in to ponds
It is difficult to
quantify this as the
geometry and pond
locations are unique
and differ greatly from
place to place. Further
every farmer certainly
will maintain the canal
such that water gets in
to the pond without
difficulty
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the flow
velocity in the canal is not higher
than maximum permissible
velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable for
well- graded soils, especially on
the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between
the ponds will have a top
width about 1m as it is
meant only for foot travel.
Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) do not ply on
cross bunds.
For the cross bunds
the following
dimensions may be
adequate. Top Width
1m , Height 1.3m,
slope 1:2
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2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm
• > 30 cm Free board of 30 cm is
necessary
Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2 to 2.5 m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm must
not alter hydrological conditions
of the area.
• Society ponds are not located in Natural
water ways
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document comply to
guidelines given below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• This is family owned operations carried
out by the village community in consensus.
• Farmers belong to various communities
but get along well with each other
• The aquaculture has been carried out
since 18 years and there is hardly any
social issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out Social
Impact Assessment has not been felt.
Aqua Society Shrimp
Farms may be
exempted from the
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or dispute are
listed on paper and shared
among farm, local government,
and surrounding community
representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall be
resolved within six months from
the date of being filed, and an
additional 50% six months later
(75% total within one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in village
level community meetings and sorted out
amicably.
The age old practice exists
in Village level regarding
adressing the complaints ,
debating on the same
paving for amicable
settlement
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall document
evidence of advertising positions
within local communities before
hiring migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are engaged in
the work
• In case of additional labours are needed
(example while stocking or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent ponds assist.
• Few farmers engage labours with in the
village only ( for the entire duration of crop
(4-5 months ); These labours stay at the
farm site itself throughout to carry out day
to day activities of the farm {feeding, check
tray observation, application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water exchage, water
filling, stocking and harvesting}
Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonimity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by family
members • Few
labours are engaged from with in the
village crop basis (4-5 months) as per need
Engaging labour is a bit
sensitive issue and is
governed by age old
practice of verbal
terms.
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at least
twice/year
Meetings with farm-groups or
cooperatives have been attended
by at least 50% of the
membership.
• Meetings are held between the
Purchaser and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the farmer
and the Processor is by and large on faith
and oral communication.
• Harvested Material is given to Processor
who offer a higher price
Long term policy on
price fixation is
preferred over the
fluctuation of price
within and every crop
period.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
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4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or compulsory
labour
Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
• In this area women by Nature are not
employed in Aquaculture ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
work
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong to the
same ethnic group
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations above five
employees and safety equipment
in use by workers.
• No formal training impaterd but oral
instructions
• Hardly any safety equipment is provided
for use
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy
undertaken
Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
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4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of the
locality
• Ponds are managed by and large by
Family members; However few farmers
hire labours from neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) are
paid at par with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis & no written
contracts) •
Besides they are paid incentive after
harvest depending on the production
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and large by
Family members and hardly there will be
employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) is
based on mutual understanding (on oral
terms) of remuneration
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members , made to
realise the mistake and instructed not to
repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on
paper evidence for farms with
five workers or more. Workers
cite verbal contract conditions in
independent interviews for farms
below five workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family
members; Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis with
verbal contract conditions
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these meetings
taking place
• No such formal meetings are conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by family
members
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
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Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease preventive tools
exist in farm
• Filteration bags are there and Crab
fencing, bird netting not done
• Source water after filteration through
mesh bags are put into the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection / sterlization
is done
• However few farmers do the chlorination
at the beginning in the grow out ponds prior
to stocking and subsequently use source
water after filteration without disinfection.
• A creeck cum drain called Thungabhadra
from Bay of Bengal is the water source for
the ponds.
• The tidal effect is so pronounced that
during lowtide hardly there is any water in
the creek and the high tide brings
considerable quantity of brackish water in to
the creek. This Natural phenomenon is taken
advantage by the Farmers in a way to use
the same creek as the source of water
(during high tide) and a means of drainage
canal (during low tide)
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are employed for
water filtration
The mesh size of
filteration being around
500 micron. Keeping in
volume and pressure of
water flow, mesh size less
than 500 would be
impractical.
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is checked
once in a week ( the frequency is enhanced
based on need basis depending on pond
water quality and biomass)
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5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH
> 7
• Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and RSD < 15%
• These are aearated ponds and • annual
average farm survival being 85% with a
variation among the ponds of the society
< 15%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Red List, or national governments
or state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator control
• Filtration bags are the tools employed for
non letahl prevention of predators
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or endangered
species
None • Lead Shot for predator control not
employed
5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need
to spend his whole time
on culture
operation ,documentation
of details pertaining to
this would be very difficult
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5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None • Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used • Further prior to
harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory managed by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals •
Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues will
be bought by the processor
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to
be maintained
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not throgh
placards / boards etc., etc..
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None • Hardly any chemicals are used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable • Pesticides and Chlorine residues in pond
water not being tested at present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test is done
but not for water
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are not used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
Indicator Standards
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None • Native species Penaeus monodon is the
species under culture
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is stocked in
ponds
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured species is
the Native species)
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6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over time
(100% within 6 years after the
publication of the standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild caught
brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing brood stock
is very difficult as it fails to mature
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan prohibits
collection of wild broodstock during
spawning months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL
None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
This may not be
applicable to native
species
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet has mesh screen shutter and
wooden shutters that prevent the escapes
from the pond
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free board of
about 0.3 to 0.5 m
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes • Inspections are done; but not recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and timely repair
are carried out; but to be recorded
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Not applicable for native
species
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F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Harvested Shrimps are chill killed at the site
prior to trnasportation to Processing plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes • Hardly there would be any escapes:
• No records are maintained on escapes
and the actions taken to prevent the same
Not applicable for native
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years of
commercial availability
• This would depend on the standrads
imposed on Shrimp Feed Mills and the
extent they comply to the same as the
farmers buy formulated feeds of reputed
brands from the market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
• It is belived that the feed ingredients
comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes • Yes. • Feed supplier to be
approached (preferrably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare
the list of ingredients
employed towards feed
formulation
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7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of commercial
availability
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO b) GMO
allowed with label c) GMO
allowed, but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with GMO free
label on product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land Animal
Byproducts b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with label
c) Land Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts allowed with
Land Animal Byproducts free
label on product that don’t use
them e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details. Based on which the FEER can be
calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal in Shrimp
Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2] The FFER =
( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
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7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or Standard
deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of the
operational costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges between 1.3 -
1.8 ( Average 1:
1.6)
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Nitrogen released = 22.2 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Phosphorous released = 4.6 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not equipped with
effluent treatment ponds.
• Discharge water is directly released in to
water source
A study may taken up
with WWF assistance to
evaluate the quality of
drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source water around
3 to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept in farmers
houses in the village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day requirement
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7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water application &
feed additives) are generally stores in the
containers they were bought and are kept in
the house of the respective farmers and is
taken to the site daily to meet day
requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Generally sold to merchants for recycling /
reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Tummalapalem (NGO facilitated farmer group), Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
Indicator
Standards
Status Remarks pertaining to
standards
Suggestions
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable
national laws and local regulations
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use) YES
• Yes. Available
• 60% of the land is Govrnment land leased
to the farmers about 40% Family owned
lands • License from the
CAA (Coastal Aquaculture Authority) has
been obtained. •
Registed with Regional (AndhraPradesh
State) Registrar, Societies vide Number
347/2009 dated 23rd July 2009
• Registered with Marine Products Export
Development Authority (MPEDA) vide no:
AQ/HO/SOC/REG- 171 /2009 - 10
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary (for being
cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local
and National
Authorities is
necessary for being
cohesive and effective.
It would be better to
bring the remaining
small scale farmers
also in to the society
fold at the earliest to
have an effective
regulation and control.
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1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually every year:
No water cess
Necessary
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
• Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis as per
the need
To be adoptive as per lcal
conditions
Probably this can be
applied for an Aqua
Society that employs
10 or more labours.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• Covered under CAA Licence
Probably looked in to on
trail basis
Hydrographical data
on water discharge to
be measured and
recorded for a crop
and based on the
discharge water
quality the regulations
may be imposed or
waived.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used
• Further prior to harvest pond reared
shrimps have to be tested by Laboratory
monitored by MPEDA through ELISA for the
residue of antibiotics and Chemicals
• Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues
will be bought by the processor
Banned antibiotics and
chemicals are not used.
There is no list of
authorised list of
theraputants and
chemicals for
Aquaculture use
Principle :2 Site farms in
environmentally suitable locations
while conserving biodiversity and
important Natural habitats
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those with
IUCN PA category V or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in National Protected Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas needed
for pumping stations and canals
with appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent area.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in Mangrove eco systems
Nil
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2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas needed
for pumping stations and canals
with appropriate offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent wetlands area and
characteristics.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in Natural wet lands
Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must identify
critical habitat for all species
present on farms listed as
threatened, vulnerable,
endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect
areas of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in habitats of species listed by the IUCN Red
list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in critical habitats of species at risk as
defined by National listing processes
Nil
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• The mangrove vegetation of about 5 to 10
m width exists in patches between the
Godavari river water and the Peripherral
bund of another society (Murthy Aqua
Society) • The tidal
influence is felt in the River Godavari (=
water source) which drains in to Bay Of
Bengal at Antharveedhi 5Km (as the crow
flies) from the farm site.
• The shrimp culture ponds of another
society (Murthy Aqua Society) lies in
between the water source and Vasista
Godavari Aqua Society., the buffer width
being 100m
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of
the sub creeks and far
away from main River /
creek
Probably applicable to
the farms located
along the coastal
areas.
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2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for adjacent
natural water bodies, 25 m each
side for confined watercourses.
• 100 m from Natural Water source
(Godavari Creek)
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this Society farm as the
farm is on the banks of
the sub creeks and far
away from main River /
creek
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA and
must traverse the farm in a
minimum of 2 perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in accordance
with guidance document
framework
• No BEIA / EIA has been done
• Aquaculrture has been practiced in the
area since 15 years.
BEIA for Aqua societies
operated by small scale
farmers may not be
necessary
BEIA may be
considered for the
fresh farms that will
be constructed in
future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance
with national legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published
and accessible on company
website, local government
offices, and with local
community representatives in
appropriate language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in High Conservation Value Areas
Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant
information (see guidance), at
the scale of10 km to the ASC
over 3 years following
certification
• Yet to be done
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
• Moderate clay (clay content about 60%)
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • > 1 cm / day The soil composition of all
the ponds belonging to an
Aqua Society may not be
uniform and therefore
allowance of seepage up
to 10 cm / day would be
appropriate
Allowance of seepage
up to 10 cm / day
would be appropriate
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None • Nil
• There is no fresh water underground
Aquifer
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water) well close
to farm site.
• Drinking water is supplied from
Malkipuram (9 km away from the village
Sakhinetipalli Lenka and 10 km from farm
site) through pipe line.
This clause becomes
relavent only where the
fresh water well exists
close to farm site.
Further Farmers to be
provided the equipment if
testing to be done.
Probably this is
applicable wherein
fresh water well exists
within 100m from the
peripheral
embankment of the
farm.
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• The Agriculture drain canal
( Muriki canal ) with a width of 5m and
depth of 2 m sepeartes the aqua farm and
Agriculture field, which prevents seepage of
saline water to Agriculture fields.
• Coconut trees are dotted along the
muriki canal followed by Agriculture
(paddy ) fields.
• Agriculture & Aqua culture is co existing
here for the last 15 years.
This is an index on
intrusion of salt water in
to Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being
practiced on the land not
suitable for agriculture;
generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As
long as the Aquaculture
co exists with Agriculture
and at Sustainable levels
as seen for the last 2
decades, the issue of
intrusion of salt water
becomes irrelavent.
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2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high embankments and
at least 0.375m-high of storage
volume available for rainfall
• No sedimentation tank. •
Agriculture is done by Gannavaram irrigation
canal originating from Rajamundry
(Dowleeswaram barriage) ; the flow
controlled at several places viz., Razole,
Pothilada, Nagulenka, etc., the nearest being
at Sakhinetipalli lock at 7 km far away from
farm site
Very little sediment
accumulation
2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed of
in a freshwater zone, specific
conductance <1,500 µmhos/cm
or chloride concentration <300
mg/L. If sediment is to be
disposed of in a saline soil area,
the specific conductance or
chloride concentration values
could equal those of the soil in
the disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable with
lining.
• For most of the ponds, water from the
creek is directly pumped in to the Grow out
ponds employing diesel pumpsets.
• For few ponds a small passage is made on
the emankment with semi hume pipes
(concrete pipes) to draw water in to the
Grow out ponds.
May not be relevant as
water is pumped directly
in to ponds
It is difficult to
quantify this as the
geometry and pond
locations are unique
and differ greatly from
place to place. Further
every farmer certainly
will maintain the canal
such that water gets in
to the pond without
difficulty
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the flow
velocity in the canal is not
higher than maximum
permissible velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes
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2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable for
well- graded soils, especially on
the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between
the ponds will have a top
width about 1m as it is
meant only for foot travel.
Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) do not ply on
cross bunds.
For the cross bunds
the following
dimensions may be
adequate. Top Width
1m , Height 1.3m,
slope 1:2
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement > 30cm
• > 30 cm Free board of 30 cm is
necessary
Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2 to 2.5 m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm
must not alter hydrological
conditions of the area.
• Society ponds are not located in Natural
water ways
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate
farms with consideration for
surrounding communities
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)and
disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document comply
to guidelines given below.
Theparticipatoryelement
(communityinput) is an
integralpart of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• This is family owned operations carried
out by the village community in consensus.
• Farmers belong to various communities
but get along well with each other
• The aquaculture has been carried out
since fifteen years and there is hardly any
social issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out Social
Impact Assessment has not been felt.
Aqua Society Shrimp
Farms may be
exempted from the
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or dispute are
listed on paper and shared
among farm, local government,
and surrounding community
representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall be
resolved within six months from
the date of being filed, and an
additional 50% six months later
(75% total within one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in village
level community meetings and sorted out
amicably.
The age old practice exists
in Village level regarding
adressing the complaints ,
debating on the same
paving for amicable
settlement
3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall document
evidence of advertising
positions within local
communities before hiring
migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are engaged in the
work • In
case of additional labours are needed
(example while stocking or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent ponds assist.
• Few farmers engage labours from nearby
villages (Lakesswaram, Perupalem etc.,) for
the entire duration of crop (4-5 months );
These labours stay at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out day to day activities
of the farm {feeding, check tray observation,
application (lime, probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonimity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by family
members • Few
labours are engaged from neighbouring
villages for crop basis (4-5 months) as per
need
Engaging labour is a bit
sensitive issue and is
governed by age old
practice of verbal
terms.
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
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3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at least
twice/year
Meetings with farm-groups or
cooperatives have been
attended by at least 50% of the
membership.
• Meetings are held between the Purchaser
and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the farmer and
the Processor is by and large on faith and
oral communication.
• Harvested Material is given to Processor
who offer a higher price
Long term policy on
price fixation is
preferred over the
fluctuation of price
within and every crop
period.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or compulsory labour Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
• In this area women by Nature are not
employed in Aquaculture ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None • There is no discrimination policy on
women employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
work
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong to the
same ethnic group
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations above five
employees and safety
equipment in use by workers.
• No formal training impaterd but oral
instructions
• Hardly any safety equipment is provided
for use
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4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy undertaken Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of the locality
• Ponds are managed by and large by Family
members; However few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) are
paid at par with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis & no written
contracts) •
Besides they are paid incentive after harvest
depending on the production
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and large by Family
members and hardly there will be
employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) is
based on mutual understanding (on oral
terms) of remuneration
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members , made to
realise the mistake and instructed not to
repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
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4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on
paper evidence for farms with
five workers or more. Workers
cite verbal contract conditions
in independent interviews for
farms below five workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family
members; Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop basis with
verbal contract conditions
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these meetings
taking place
• No such formal meetings are conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by family
members
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in
a responsible manner
5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease preventive tools
exist in farm
• Filteration bags and Crab fencing, bird
netting done
• Source water after filteration through
mesh bags are put into the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection / sterlization
is done
• However few farmers do the chlorination
at the beginning in the grow out ponds prior
to stocking and subsequently use source
water after filteration without disinfection.
• The river Godavari drains in to Bay of
Bengal at Antharveedhi 5km from farmsite.
A creek branching out of Godavari River
forms the water source for the farmsite.
• The tidal effect is so pronounced that
during lowtide hardly there is any water in
the creek and the high tide brings
considerable quantity of brackish water in to
the creek. This Natural phenomenon is taken
taken advantage by the Farmers in a way to
use the same creek as the source of water
(during high tide) and a means of drainage
canal (during low tide)
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are employed for
water filtration
The mesh size of
filteration being around
500 micron. Keeping in
volume and pressure of
water flow, mesh size less
than 500 would be
impractical.
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is checked
once in a week ( the frequency is enhanced
based on need basis depending on pond
water quality and biomass)
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7 • Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and RSD < 15%
• These are aearated ponds and • annual
average farm survival being 85% with a
variation among the ponds of the society
< 15%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Red List, or national governmentsor
state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator control
• Filtration bags are the tools employed for
non letahl prevention of predators
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or endangered
species
None • Lead Shot for predator control not
employed
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5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need
to spend his whole time
on culture
operation ,documentation
of details pertaining to
this would be very difficult
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None • Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used • Further prior to
harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory managed by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals •
Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues will
be bought by the processor
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to
be maintained
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not throgh
placards / boards etc., etc..
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
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5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None • Hardly any chemicals are used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable • Pesticides and Chlorine residues in pond
water not being tested at present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test is done
but not for water
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are not used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock
origin, stock selection and effects of
stock management
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None • Native species Penaeus monodon is the
species under culture
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is stocked in
ponds
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6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured species is
the Native species)
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over time
(100% within 6 years after the
publication of the standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild caught
brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing brood stock
is very difficult as it fails to mature
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan prohibits
collection of wild broodstock during
spawning months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
This may not be
applicable to native
species
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A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet has mesh screen shutter and
wooden shutters that prevent the escapes
from the pond
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free board of
about 0.3 to 0.5 m
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes • Inspections are done; but not recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and timely repair
are carried out; but to be recorded
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Not applicable for native
species
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Harvested Shrimps are chill killed at the site
prior to trnasportation to Processing plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes • Hardly there would be any escapes:
• No records are maintained on escapes
and the actions taken to prevent the same
Not applicable for native
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Nil
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Principle 7: Use resources in an
environmentally efficient and
responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years of
commercial availability
• This would depend on the standrads
imposed on Shrimp Feed Mills and the
extent they comply to the same as the
farmers buy formulated feeds of reputed
brands from the market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
• It is belived that the feed ingredients
comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes • Yes. • Feed supplier to be
approached (preferrably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare
the list of ingredients
employed towards feed
formulation
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of commercial
availability
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO b) GMO
allowed with label c) GMO
allowed, but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with GMO free
label on product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land Animal
Byproducts b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with label
c) Land Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts allowed with
Land Animal Byproducts free
label on product that don’t use
them e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details. Based on which the FEER can be
calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal in Shrimp
Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2] The FFER =
( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
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7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or Standard
deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of the
operational costs are the farmers are judicious in feed
administration. • The eFCR generally
ranges between 1.3 - 1.8 ( Average 1:
1.6)
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Nitrogen released = 22.2 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Phosphorous released = 4.6 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not equipped with
effluent treatment ponds.
• Discharge water is directly released in to
water source
A study may taken up
with WWF assistance to
evaluate the quality of
drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source water around
3 to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
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7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept in farmers
houses in the village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day requirement
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water application &
feed additives) are generally stores in the
containers they were bought and are kept in
the house of the respective farmers and is
taken to the site daily to meet day
requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Generally sold to merchants for recycling /
reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Karlapalem (NGO facilitated farmer group), Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Indicator Standards
Status Remarks pertaining to
standards
Suggestions
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable
national laws and local regulations
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1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES
• Yes. Available
• All lands are owned by the farmers
• License from the CAA (Coastal Aquaculture
Authority) has been obtained by 20 farmers
and remaining 8 were applied for license.
Compliance with local and
National Authorities is
necessary (for being
cohesive and effective).
Compliance with local
and National
Authorities is
necessary for being
cohesive and effective.
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements YES
• Yes. Available
• Land tax is being paid annually every year:
No water cess
Necessary
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES
• Not available
• Ponds are solely managed by family
members ,who form the workers.
To be adoptive as per
l0cal conditions
These farmers are may
not cover under labour
establishments
because they are
managing farms on
their own.
1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES
• Regulation exists but yet to be
implemented in field
• Covered under CAA Licence
Probably looked in to on
trail basis
Hydrographical data
on water discharge to
be measured and
recorded for a crop
and based on the
discharge water
quality the regulations
may be imposed or
waived.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES
• Yes
• Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used • Further prior to
harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory monitored by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals •
Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues will
be bought by the processor
Banned antibiotics and
chemicals are not used.
There is no list of
authorised list of
theraputants and
chemicals for
Aquaculture use
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural habitats
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those with
IUCN PA category V or VI
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located in
National Protected Areas
Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas needed
for pumping stations and
canals with appropriate
offsetting via restoration of
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located in
Mangrove eco systems
Nil
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100% of equivalent area.
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas needed
for pumping stations and
canals with appropriate
offsetting via restoration of
100% of equivalent wetlands
area and characteristics.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located in
Natural wet lands
Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11) must
identify critical habitat for all
species present on farms listed
as threatened, vulnerable,
endangered or critically
endangered. Farms protect
areas of species.
• The society Shrimp ponds are not located in
habitats of species listed by the IUCN Red list
Nil
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None • The society Shrimp ponds are not located in
critical habitats of species at risk as defined
by National listing processes
Nil
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
• The mangrove vegetation of about 5 to 10
m width exists in patches between the
Godavari river water and the Peripherral
bund of another society (Murthy Aqua
Society) • The tidal
influence is felt in the River Godavari (= water
source) which drains in to Bay Of Bengal at
Antharveedhi 5Km (as the crow flies) from the
farm site.
• The shrimp culture ponds of another
society (Murthy Aqua Society) lies in between
the water source and Vasista Godavari Aqua
Society., the buffer width being 100m
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this farmers as the farm
is on the banks of the
Buckingham canal
Probably applicable to
the farms located
along the coastal
areas.
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for adjacent
natural water bodies, 25 m
each side for confined
watercourses.
• 100 m from Natural Water source
(Godavari Creek)
The issue of buffer zone
may not be applicable to
this group as the farm is
on the banks of the
Buckingham canal and far
away from the sea and
etchury
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2.1.8 Size of corridors
on farms
Size determined by EIA and
must traverse the farm in a
minimum of 2 perpendicular
directions
The size of farm corridors
are not as per the
specifed
standards because all the
farmers are small scale
and
having small land
holdings.
At the development farms
they built like this and
same as continuing till
date.
As per the standards
they have to
redsign their pond
corridors as
specified standards.
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in accordance
with guidance document
framework
• No BEIA / EIA has been done
• Aquaculrture has been practiced in the area
since 15 years.
BEIA for Aqua societies
operated by small scale
farmers may not be
necessary
BEIA may be
considered for the
fresh farms that will
be constructed in
future
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by accredited
national body in accordance
with national legislation
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and associated
management plan published
and accessible on company
website, local government
offices, and with local
community representatives in
appropriate language
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained • The society Shrimp ponds are not located
in High Conservation Value Areas
Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant
information (see guidance), at
the scale of
10 km to the ASC over 3 years
following certification
• Yet to be done
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
• Moderate clay (clay content about 50%)
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day • > 1 cm / day The soil composition of all
the ponds belonging to an
Aqua group is uniform
and therefore allowance
of seepage up to 3 cm /
day would be appropriate
Allowance of seepage
up to 3 cm / day would
be appropriate
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None • Nil
• There is no fresh water underground
Aquifer
Agreed
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• No fresh water (drinking water) well close
to farm site.
• Drinking water is supplied from
Malkipuram (9 km away from the village
Sakhinetipalli Lenka and 10 km from farm
site) through pipe line.
This clause becomes
relavent only where the
fresh water well exists
close to farm site.
Further Farmers to be
provided the equipment if
testing to be done.
Probably this is
applicable wherein
fresh water well exists
within 100m from the
peripheral
embankment of the
farm.
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration <300
mg/L
• The Agriculture drain canal
( Muriki canal ) with a width of 5m and depth
of 2 m sepeartes the aqua farm and
Agriculture field, which prevents seepage of
saline water to Agriculture fields.
• Coconut trees are dotted along the muriki
canal followed by Agriculture (paddy ) fields.
• Agriculture & Aqua culture is co existing
here for the last 15 years.
This is an index on
intrusion of salt water in
to Agriculture field:
Aquaculture is being
practiced on the land not
suitable for agriculture;
generally on banks of
brackishwater creek. As
long as the Aquaculture
co exists with Agriculture
and at Sustainable levels
as seen for the last 2
decades, the issue of
intrusion of salt water
becomes irrelavent.
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2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high embankments and
at least 0.375m-high of storage
volume available for rainfall
• No sedimentation tank. •
Agriculture is done by Gannavaram irrigation
canal originating from Rajamundry
(Dowleeswaram barriage) ; the flow
controlled at several places viz., Razole,
Pothilada, Nagulenka, etc., the nearest being
at Sakhinetipalli lock at 7 km far away from
farm site
Very little sediment
accumulation
2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be disposed of
in a freshwater zone, specific
conductance <1,500
µmhos/cm or chloride
concentration <300 mg/L. If
sediment is to be disposed of
in a saline soil area, the specific
conductance or chloride
concentration values could
equal those of the soil in the
disposal area.
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is acceptable with
lining.
• For most of the ponds, water from the creek
is directly pumped in to the Grow out ponds
employing diesel pumpsets.
• For few ponds a small passage is made on
the emankment with semi hume pipes
(concrete pipes) to draw water in to the Grow
out ponds.
May not be relevant as
water is pumped directly
in to ponds
It is difficult to
quantify this as the
geometry and pond
locations are unique
and differ greatly from
place to place. Further
every farmer certainly
will maintain the canal
such that water gets in
to the pond without
difficulty
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the flow
velocity in the canal is not
higher than maximum
permissible velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes YES
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2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes No These should be
strenghten with lining
or other. But this may
increse their capital
and also this could be
look after by all the
farmers. So far they
have not taken any
decission on
strenghtening of canal.
2.3.5 Side slope of
pond banks
>3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is acceptable
for well- graded soils,
especially on the dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond Embankments
Top width =2.to 2.5 m
Height = 1.5 m Slope
= 1:3 Bottom
width = 10.5 to 11.5 m
The cross bunds between
the ponds will have a top
width about 1m as it is
meant only for foot travel.
Vehicle (especially 4
wheelers) do not ply on
cross bunds.
For the cross bunds
the following
dimensions may be
adequate. Top Width
1m , Height 1.3m,
slope 1:2
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement > 30cm
• > 30 cm Free board of 30 cm is
necessary
Free board of 30 cm is
recommended
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m • > 2 to 2.5 m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of shrimp farm
must not alter hydrological
conditions of the area.
• Group ponds are not located in Natural
water ways
Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate
farms with consideration for
surrounding communities
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The p-SIA
process and document comply
to guidelines given below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
• p - SIA yet to be done
• This is family owned operations carried out
by the village community in consensus. •
Farmers belong to various communities but
get along well with each other
• The aquaculture has been carried out since
fifteen years and there is hardly any social
issues.
• Therefore the need to carry out Social
Impact Assessment has not been felt.
Group Shrimp Farms
may be exempted
from the Participatory
Social Impact
Assessment
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or dispute are
listed on paper and shared
among farm, local government,
and surrounding community
representatives. At least 50
percent of the conflicts shall be
resolved within six months
from the date of being filed,
and an additional 50% six
months later (75% total within
one year).
• Issues if any will be taken up in village level
community meetings and sorted out
amicably.
The age old practice exists
in Village level regarding
adressing the complaints ,
debating on the same
paving for amicable
settlement
3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall document
evidence of advertising
positions within local
communities before hiring
migrant workers
• No migrant / distant workers
• Mostly family members are engaged in the
work • In
case of additional labours are needed
(example while stocking or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent ponds assist.
• Few farmers engage labours from nearby
villages (Lakesswaram, Perupalem etc.,) for
the entire duration of crop (4-5 months );
These labours stay at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out day to day activities
of the farm {feeding, check tray observation,
application (lime, probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonimity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance • No written contracts
• Mostly ponds are managed by family
members
Mostly the farmers and
their family members
are working in the farms
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
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3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at least
twice/year
Meetings with farm-groups or
cooperatives have been
attended by at least 50% of the
membership.
• Meetings are held between the Purchaser
and Contract farmers
• The arrangement between the farmer and
the Processor is by and large on faith and
oral communication.
• Harvested Material is given to Processor
who offer a higher price
Long term policy on
price fixation is
preferred over the
fluctuation of price
within and every crop
period.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None • No deployment of Child labour Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None • No forced, bonded or compulsory labour Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes • There is no discrimination policy on women
employment.
• In this area women by Nature are not
employed in Aquaculture ponds.
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None • There is no discrimination policy on women
employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
work
100% compliance • Women are not employed
• Employees are locals and belong to the
same ethnic group
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4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations above five
employees and safety
equipment in use by workers.
• No formal training impaterd but oral
instructions
• Hardly any safety equipment is provided for
use
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% • Such accidents are rare
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% • No industrial insurance policy undertaken Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% • Payment as per the norms of the locality
• Ponds are managed by and large by Family
members; However few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages.
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) are
paid at par with the industry terms on mutual
agreement (oral basis & no written contracts)
• Besides they are paid incentive after
harvest depending on the production
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% • Limited
• Ponds are managed by and large by Family
members and hardly there will be
employees :
• The hired labours (for the crop basis) is
based on mutual understanding (on oral
terms) of remuneration
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
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4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None • Such incidences are rare
• Workers being family members , made to
realise the mistake and instructed not to
repeat the same
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None • Such incidences are uncommon
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance. Based on
paper evidence for farms with
five workers or more. Workers
cite verbal contract conditions
in independent interviews for
farms below five workers
• No paper contracts
• Managed by and large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours from neighbouring
villages on crop basis with verbal contract
conditions
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these meetings
taking place
• No such formal meetings are conducted
• The farm affairs is managed by family
members
Not applicable as the farm
is managed by family
members
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes • Few Functional disease preventive tools
exist in farm
• Two stage Filteration bags are installed
• Crab fencing, bird netting not done
• Source water after filteration through mesh
bags are put into the ponds .
• By and large no disinfection / sterlization is
done
• However few farmers do the chlorination at
the beginning in the grow out ponds prior to
stocking and subsequently use source water
after filteration without disinfection.
• The Buckingham canal is the water source
for the famrs • The tidal effect is so
pronounced that during lowtide hardly there
is any water in the creek and the high tide
brings considerable quantity of brackish
water in to the canal. This Natural
phenomenon is taken taken advantage by the
Farmers in a way to use the same creek as the
source of water (during high tide) and a
means of drainage canal (during low tide)
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 m
• Yes. Available
• Mesh bags (80 and 60p ) are employed for
water filtration
The mesh size of
filteration being around
500 micron. Keeping in
volume and pressure of
water flow, mesh size less
than 500 would be
impractical.
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm • In general, dissolved oxygen is checked
once in a week ( the frequency is enhanced
based on need basis depending on pond
water quality and biomass)
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7
• Normally it ranges from 7.5 - 8.5
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5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds SR > 50% and RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and RSD < 15%
• These are aearated ponds and • annual
average farm survival being 85% with a
variation among the ponds of the society
< 15%
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% • No SPF/ SPR seeds are stocked
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Red List, or national governments
or state, local
None • No intentional lethal predator control
• Filtration bags are the tools employed for
non letahl prevention of predators
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or endangered
species
None • Lead Shot for predator control not
employed
5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes • Study not done As the small farmers need
to spend his whole time
on culture
operation ,documentation
of details pertaining to
this would be very difficult
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5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None • Banned Chemicals and antibiotics are not
used • Further prior to
harvest pond reared shrimps have to be
tested by Laboratory managed by MPEDA
through ELISA for the residue of antibiotics
and Chemicals •
Shrimps with free of antibiotic residues will
be bought by the processor
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes • No records available • Record on the same to
be maintained
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes • Oral instructions given but not throgh
placards / boards etc., etc..
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None • Pesticides are not used • Analysis of the
discharged water
especially during harvest
to be considered.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable • Pesticides and Chlorine residues in pond
water not being tested at present
• However, for Shrimp ELISA test is done
but not for water
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5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes • Harmful strains of pribiotics are not used
Principle 6: Manage broodstock
origin, stock selection and effects of
stock management
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None • Native species Penaeus monodon is the
species under culture
Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes • Hatchery raised Post larvae is stocked in
ponds
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes • Not applicable (as the cultured species is
the Native species)
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6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes • No SPF seed is used
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over time
(100% within 6 years after the
publication of the standards)
• Shrimp PLs obtained from wild caught
brood stock
• For P.monodon pond rearing brood stock is
very difficult as it fails to mature
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes • Fishery management plan prohibits
collection of wild broodstock during spawning
months
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None • Wild caught shrimp PL not used
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
This may not be
applicable to native
species
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes • Yes
• Outlet has mesh screen shutter and
wooden shutters that prevent the escapes
from the pond
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes • Pond embankment has a free board of
about 0.3 to 0.5 m
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C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes • Inspections are done; but not recorded.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes • Periodical maintenance and timely repair
are carried out; but to be recorded
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Not applicable for native
species
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes • Yes ; Traps to catch escapes
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes • Not available
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Harvested Shrimps are chill killed at the site
prior to trnasportation to Processing plant
6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes • Hardly there would be any escapes:
• No records are maintained on escapes and
the actions taken to prevent the same
Not applicable for native
species
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an
environmentally efficient and
responsible manner
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7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years of
commercial availability
• This would depend on the standrads
imposed on Shrimp Feed Mills and the extent
they comply to the same as the farmers buy
formulated feeds of reputed brands from the
market
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes • Yes.
• The farmers use formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
• It is belived that the feed ingredients
comply to this.
To be discussed with feed
manufacturers
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes • Yes. • Feed supplier to be
approached (preferrably
through Governmental
Agencies) enabling feed
manufacturer to declare
the list of ingredients
employed towards feed
formulation
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial availability
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes • Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
Nuvakron, Chlorophitos
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO b)
GMO allowed with label c)
GMO allowed, but no labeling
d) GMO allowed with GMO
free label on product that
don’t use GMO’s e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land Animal
Byproducts b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed with label
c) Land Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no labeling d)
Land Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land Animal
Byproducts free label on
product that don’t use them
e) other
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details
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7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
• Local Government Agencies to approach
Feed Manufacturers to obtain the required
details. Based on which the FEER can be
calculated
• [Assuming that % of Fish meal in Shrimp
Feed is 15% & FCR = 1:2] The FFER =
( 15*2 )/22.2 = 1.35
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or Standard
deviation
• Feed accounts to about 50% of the
operational costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges between 1.3 -
1.8 ( Average 1:
1.6)
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Nitrogen released = 22.2 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Based on the following: Annual
production 2500 kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6, the
Phosphorous released = 4.6 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L • Small scale farmers are not equipped with
effluent treatment ponds.
• Discharge water is directly released in to
water source
A study may taken up
with WWF assistance to
evaluate the quality of
drainage from shrimp
ponds
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation • Dissolved oxygen of source water around 3
to 4 ppm
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes • Data generation to be done
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7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes • Data generation to be done
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% • Diesel and lubricants are kept in farmers
houses in the village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day requirement
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% • Chemicals (used for water application &
feed additives) are generally stores in the
containers they were bought and are kept in
the house of the respective farmers and is
taken to the site daily to meet day
requirement.
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Usage of lubricants is negligible
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Generally sold to merchants for recycling /
reuse
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Usually such items are burnt
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company > 50%
Sold to merchants
Annex 3: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: Thailand WWF - DRAFT STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE SHRIMP AQUACULTURE : EFFORTS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH THOSE STANDARDS
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost Time
Schedule Action Remarks B (Baht) US$ {1US
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$ = THB 33}
1.1.1 Documents proving
compliance with local and national
authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES All cluster of
community enterprise
member submits land
title of shrimp farm to
cooperative when
farmers apply to be
cooperative member.
DoF also has required
all farmer submit land
title for asking GAP
since 2009. If farmer
does not own land or
rent, farmer must ask
copy of land title from
land owner and submit
it with lease agreement
together.
Farmers of the cluster are
registered with DoF provincial
level and certified under Thai
GAP. Need a Thai staff to
prepare required document
to complince standard
8,000 B/month
{This is salary to be
paid to staff towards
liaision work plus
maintenance of
requisite documents
in compliance to
standard} (Thai staff
without English
qualification)
2,916
(per group per
year)
1 year
1.1.2 Documents proving
compliance with all tax
requirements
YES Normally land tax is
being paid annually
Farms install 3 phase have
paid tax annually. Need a Thai
staff to prepare required
document to complince
standard
As 1.1.1 as 1.1.1
1.1.3 Documents proving
compliance with all labor laws and
regulations
YES Among 10 farms of
cluster, there are 3
farms hire worker(s). By
previous interview: no
document, verbal
agreement
In case farms which hire
worker(s) 1) Documents in
support of compliance to
labour laws and regulations
are to be generated. 2)
Farmers are needed to be
trained about labor law and
issue regulation.
3) Cluster needs to employ a
staff to manage all need
document to compliance
standards.
300 B/book
Guidebook and
official form are
needed to provide
with Thai version.
5,000 B/day (This is
consultation fee for
training course)
3,000B/day for
operation of training
(and staff as 1.1.1)
576
(per group)
10 books
minimum
2 days for
training
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1.1.4 Documents proving
compliance with discharge
regulations or permits
YES 1) Cluster intent to
decrease water impact
by promote recycling
syster.
2)Water monitoring of
water resource around
shrimp farm has been
done monthy which is
supported by DoF and
NACA
Cluster has signed contract
farming with processor with
requirements that includes
not allow discharge water
from shrimp pond to natural
water resource directly
1) Salary for cluster
technician @ 8,500
per month for 12
months = 1,02,000
2) Equipment for
measuring = 80,000
5,514
(per group per
year)
1 year and
an
equipment
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES Cluster agrees with
buyer that not allow to
apply forbidden
chemical and farmers
send shrimp sample (10
days before harvest) to
DoF provicial office for
chemical residual test.
Farmers also record
what they apply to
shrimp pond
througthout a cycle.
Internal audit is done
regularly.
Guidebook is needed that
includes list what is forbidden
(Thai version)
300 baht/book 91
(per group)
10 books
minimum
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in
National Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for
those with IUCN
PA category V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
cluster is not in Natioal
Protected Areas (it can be
presented by satellite map)
Nil Nil
2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in
areas needed for
pumping stations
and canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
cluster is not in Mangrove
ecosystems (it can be
presented by satellite map)
Nil Nil
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2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in
areas needed for
pumping stations
and canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent
wetlands area and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Cluster is not in Natural
Wetlands (it can be presented
by satellite map)
Nil Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red
List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11)
must identify
critical habitat for
all species present
on farms listed as
threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically
endangered.
Farms protect
areas of species.
1) The carrying out of
BEIA may be entrusted
with universities to
a) Identify threatened,
vulnerable, endangered
species
b) To recommend
measures of protection
of the same
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out despite of
Aquaculture being practiced
at the farm site ( with both
Aquaculture and Agriculture
operations coexisting with
each other). Anyway this
must be study preliminary
what farms or location is
needed to go further.
1,000,000 30,303
(per group)
16 months
i) 12 months
to carry out
the study
and ii) 4
month
towards
compilation
of data and
preparation
of
Document}
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None 1) Carrying out of BEIA
studies by universities
or National Agencies
The above mentioned BEIA
studies to also cover to
mention the species at risk
with respect to farm siting
and measures to be taken
accordingly
Covered by
2.1.4
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density
of buffer zone between farm
boundary and closest (exposed
coast) maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with
tree density
>/=30 trees *100
m-2
Nil Cluster farms do not show
clear farm boundary but
shrimp ponds are surrounded
by vegetation and sub creeks
are full of vegetation.
The issue of buffer zone may
not be applicable to cluster
farms as farms are on the
banks of the sub creeks and
far away from main River /
creek. Probably this
applicable to the farms
located along the coastal
areas (only).
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side
for adjacent
natural water
bodies, 25 m each
side for confined
watercourses.
Nil This may not be applicable to
this cluster farms as the farm
is on the banks of the sub
creeks and far away from
main River / creek.
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by
EIA and must
traverse the farm
in a minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
Each farm of cluster
does not show clear
boundary and shrimp
ponds are surrounded
by full of vegetation
No idea what to do to be
complianced, should not
induce EIA to small scale farm
that is not resonable
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.9 Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with
guidance
document
framework
A team to be
constituted comprising
of experts from
universities in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social and
Economics to carry out
the BEIA study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out
Covered
under 2.1.4
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2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited
national body in
accordance with
national legislation
A team to be
constituted comprising
of experts from
universities in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social and
Economics to carry out
the BEIA study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
Universities are the
recognised organisations at
National level and
constituting a committee by
drawing faculties from each
of the above organization will
certainly enable covering all
the areas besides getting
accreditation by the National
Authorities.
Covered
under 2.1.4
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement
and associated
management plan
published and
accessible on
company website,
local government
offices, and with
local community
representatives in
appropriate
language
1) BEIA statement to be
published on concerned
website besides copies
made available with
DoF in Thai version.
Covered
under 2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained
Covered
under 2.1.4
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant
information (see
guidance), at the
scale of
10 km to the ASC
over 3 years
following
certification
Covered
under 2.1.4
2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a
plastic liner or other waterproof
material
Clay content > 10%
and
sand content <
70%.
• An example of soil
analysis from
Samroiyod: Sand =
29.13 ± 4.09, Silt = 28.0
± 1.85 and Clay = 45.37
± 2.50
If it is needed to be analyzed
for being data base, soil
sample must be send to
standard laboratory that need
expenditure.
500 B/sample for soil
texture analysis
200 B/time for
sending sample by
post
21
(per pond)
210
(per group)
2 weeks
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2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the seepage,
the following options
may be considered:
To go in for plastic
liners preferrably along
with embankment
slopes which has cost
implication on small
sacle farmers.
Besides heavy capital
investment in the
begining, this needs
recurring expenses to
maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation and
experience and the field
observation made during the
study indicate water loss
between 2 to 3 cm /day in
ponds of various locations
within the farm. Recommend,
change standard to be higher
than 1 cm/day and it must be
combined to soil texture
analysis.
500,000 B/4 rai pond
for plastic lining
15,151
(perpond)
150,151
(per group)
2 months
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None NIL Nil Nil Nil
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific
conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm
or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
These has been
measured monthly by
DoF and NACA since
2009. There is a supply
water well close to
farm site but it shows 1
ppt salinity and
freshwater bodies also
show saline because its
origin is saline so
specific conductance
must be higher than
1,500 µmhos/cm
a) This standard may not be
used for this location due to
origin of location is saline so
standard must be adjusted to
individual location b)
Cluster needs technician to
conduct this activity and also
need equipment.
as 1.1.4 one year
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific
conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm
or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
These has been
measured monthly by
DoF and NACA since
2009. There is a supply
water well close to
farm site but it shows 1
ppt salinity and
freshwater bodies also
show saline because its
origin is saline so
specific conductance
Standard should be referred
to origin of location
as 1.1.4 one year
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must be higher than
1,500 µmhos/cm
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and
at least 0.375m-
high of storage
volume available
for rainfall
Nil a) Cluster farms do not have
sediment containment area.
Sediment is usually removed
from pond once in a year
then fill at ridge of shrimp
pond or keep at a space land
in farm
b) Standard should support
farm which limit stock density
that present of little
sediment.
c) There is limitted or very
less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture operations.
If standard requires sediment
containment area, some small
scale farm canot be certified
due to no land space. So
farmers must need
expenditure for rent a piece
of land.
Approximately renting
of 5 rai land for
sedimentation is
20,000 baht/year
606
(per farm)
6,060
(per group)
Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone,
specific
conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm
or chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L. If
sediment is to be
disposed of in a
saline soil area,
the specific
conductance or
chloride
concentration
values could equal
those of the soil in
the disposal area.
1) Soil testing of the a)
sediment as well as b)
sediment disposal area
to be carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose
clay or sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff
clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with
lining.
• For most of the
ponds, water from the
small canal around
pond is directly
pumped in to the
shrimp pond by diesel
pumpsets.
May not be relevant as water
is pumped directly in to
ponds. If open canal supplies
water for shrimp pond is full
of vegetation, it should be
considered to be accepted.
Vegetation must be
considered to prevent soil
erosion. Not need to measure
velocity due to water is
pump. Study the history of
location that is better to
remain natural situation of
open canal. Promote to plant
vegetation. Heavy machine to
improve or modify the dyke
2,000 baht/hr (12 hr),
total is 24,000B for
heavy machinery
work to modify the
dyke
727
(per canel
around farms)
7,270
(per cannels in
the group)
12 hrs
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as
the flow velocity
in the canal is not
higher than
maximum
permissible
velocity
Covered under
2.3.1
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2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in
vulnerable reaches, such as bends,
steep slopes, changes in width,
reaches with unstable soil, and
junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey
soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for
well- graded soils,
especially on the
dry side
(Peripheral ) Pond
Embankments
Top width =2.5 to 3.5 m
Height = 2.0 m
Slope = 1:3
Bottom width = 7.5 to
11 m
Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1. Heavy
machine to improve or
modify
24,000B/12 hr 727
(per pond)
7,270
(per group)
12 hrs
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm > 30 cm Pond embankments has free
board of 30cm
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance, > 2 m
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm must
not alter
hydrological
conditions of the
area.
Cluster ponds are not
located in Natural
water ways
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall
commission or undertake a
participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and
outcome openly in locally
appropriate language. Local
government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by
community shall have a copy of this
document.
Full compliance.
The p-SIA process
and document
comply to
guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element
(community
input) is an
integral
This is family owned
operations carried out
by the village
community in
consensus. Farmers
belong to various
communities but get
along well with each
other. The aquaculture
has been carried out
since twenty years and
a) Aquaculture by the small
scale farmers through cluster
of community enterprise is by
and large like a family owned
operations carried out by the
village community in
consensus.
b) Farmers belong to a
community but get along well
with each other. c) The
aquaculture has been carried
100,000 3,030
(per group)
2 to 3
months
{ i)
Formation of
committee =
1 month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii)
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part of the report. social problem was
solved by making
zonning
out since fifteen years and
there is hardly any social
issues. d)
Therefore the need to carry
out Social Impact Assessment
has not been felt.
e) Participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA) has to be
carried out through the local
Authorities by constituting a
team comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers on
the benefits and limittations
of Shrimp Aquaculture on the
Society.
Compilation
and
preparation
of report =
15 days}
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint
registers, and complaint
acknowledgement receipts (in local
language(s)) are used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed
on paper and
shared among
farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of
the conflicts shall
be resolved within
six months from
the date of being
filed, and an
additional 50% six
months later (75%
total within one
year).
Provision to be made to
register complaints
with the local authority
office. The p-SIA
committee to meet
periodically (once in 3
months) to address the
complaints in
consultation with the
surrounding community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of fees to
local authority office
per annum }
267
(per group)
3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document
evidence of
advertising
positions within
local communities
Mostly family members
are engaged in the
work, few hires
neighbor or relatives. In
case of additional
labours are needed
This standard does not
decrease impact for hiring
migrant wotker. It should
consider the situation of each
location such as local people
may carry out own business
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before hiring
migrant workers
(example while
harvesting etc.,)
members of the
adjacent ponds assist or
hires. Few farmers
engage labours in
village by paying salary
and bonus (per crop)
These labours stay at
the farm site itself
throughout to carry out
day to day activities of
the farm {feeding,
check tray observation,
application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water
filling}, no document
present
such as rubber plantation,
lacking of worker is so
migrant worker is needed.
Auditor gets information,
interview worker and
employer can be done
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance Cluster has signed
contract to a processor
only but there is not
any contract when
farmers sell product to
broker
Contract is done between
buyer and seller under
agreement of both parties so
external auditor should not
interfere so it may be done by
interview
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held
at least twice/year
Meetings with
farm-groups or
cooperatives have
been attended by
at least 50% of the
membership.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
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Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182,
with the additional exception that
any child working on the farm must
be 15 years of age or older
None No deployment of Child
labour
These can be done by
interview for small acale farm
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour
These can be done by
interview for small acale farm
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance There is no discrimination
policy on women or ethnic
employment
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
4.3.3 Women and men receive
equal pay for equal work. Different
ethnic groups receive equal pay for
equal work
100% compliance 100 % compliance Women, men and ethnic
receive equal pay for equal
work
Nil Nil Nil
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in
operations above
five employees
and safety
equipment in use
by workers.
Farms do not have
workers and few farms
have few workers.
This should provide list of
necessary safety equipment
for farms where have 5
workers up. Traing must be
provided as few farmer
presentatives (volunteer) per
location. Training course, list
of required equipments (Thai)
and equipments.
33,500
{i) 6000 (Training for
2 persons for a week )
ii) Positioning of First
aid kit with
emergency medicines
= 2500 iii) Safety
equipments at least
in 2 locations =
25,000}
1,015
(per group)
2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for
the training
and 1 week
for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% Such accidents are rare
Some children of
farmer assist parent at
farm for simple work
Cluster may keep this kind of
record
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4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% Thai people has got
socil welefare about
medical care from
government
Difficult for the small scale
farmer to initiate on this
4.5.1 The percentage of
employees who are paid basic
needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is
highest)
100% 100% compliance Payment as per the norms
of the Thai law. Ponds are
managed by and large by
family members; However
few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages
or relatives. The hired
labours (salary) are paid
monthly (agreement by
oral basis & no written
contracts). Besides they
are paid bonus after
harvest depending on the
production.
Nil Nil Nil
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% 100% compliance Farmss are managed by and
large by Family members and
hardly there will be
employees. The hired labours
(for the salary basis) is based
on mutual understanding (on
oral terms) of remuneration.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None None a) Such incidences are rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to realise
the mistake and instructed
not to repeat the same
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive
disciplinary policies and procedures
None Nil Nil Nil
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4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse
of working hours, and overtime
laws/ expectations
None None Aquculture activities centred
on the need of Shrimp and
the working hours are fixed
accordingly with the mutual
understanding of labous and
the employer. Further at the
end of the crop, labours are
paid bonuse as per the
production in recognition of
their hard work.
Nil Nil Nil
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent
interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms
with five workers
or more. Workers
cite verbal
contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for
farms below five
workers
No paper contracts.
Managed by and large
by family members;
Few farmers hire
labours from
neighbouring villages
on salary basis with
verbal contract
conditions
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking
place
No such formal
meetings are
conducted. The farm
affairs is managed by
family members.
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within
the farm [avoid cross
contamination, detect and prevent
emerging pathogen (s), and monitor
external signs of pathologies and
moribund animal]
Yes 1) The main source of
entry of pathogen is
from source water
hence filtration (using
mesh bags) and
treatment of source
water (through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative. 2) Shrimp
PL is another source of
pathogen carrier
therefore seed stocked
should be free of
pathogens (PCR tested
for White spot virus
and it is done by
hatchery). 3) Crab is
found to be a carrier of
White spot Virus and
the entry of the same in
to the farm site and
ponds to be prevented
by crab fencing. 4) Birds
pick up the infected
shrimp from one pond
and drop into another
ponds and thus bird
netting is to be installed
to avoid cross
contamination from
one pond to another.
a) The cluster promote
recycling system
b) If any farm does not have
own reservior, farmer may
rent an empty pond (if
available) to apply recycling
system
c) Installation of crab fencing
and bird net would provide
additional measures towards
disease control and therefore
recommended.
d) Provision of a cluster
technician conducts water
analysis frequently that would
enable farmers to exercise
greater control on culture
operation and hence
recommended.
20,000/year (land
rent, 5 rai empty
pond)
5,000/5 rai pond (crab
fencing)
3,000/5 rai pond (bird
net)
848
(per pond)
8,480
(per group)
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or Mesh size for
mechanical filtration of supply
water
Yes
= 250 µm
100 µm The mesh bag
to be installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets)
5,000/bag 152
(per pond)
1,520
(per group)
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5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen
concentration in pond bottom with
measurement recorded one hour
before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The cluster must be
quipped with test kits
for measurement of
hydrographical
parameters b)
Cluster technician to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters c)
Parameters like
dissolved oxygen, pH to
be checked on regular
basis
Already
covered in
1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water
pH
> 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD
< 15%
SR > 60% and RSD
< 15%
SR > 80% and RSD
< 15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and the
average survival > 80%
Nil Nil Nil
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% CoC hatchery has done
SPF
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional
lethal predator control of any
protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by
the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal control of
predators are not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or
endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator control
not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a
scientifically substantiated predator
monitoring program that
documents the frequency of visits,
species, and number of animals
interacting with the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative evaluation)
the occurnce of
predatory species in the
water source in various
calender month of the
year for thorough
understanding on the
subject and to provide
grill mesh accordingly
at the water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to monitor
the same, identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a staff to
be appointed for the job for a
period of 1 year.
192,000
1) Salary of the staff =
120,000 (@ 10,000
per month for 1 year)
2) Fees for the cast
netter = 72,000 ( @
6,000 per month for 1
year)
5,818
(per group)
1 month
towards
sourcing and
recruitment
of staff and
engaging
cast netter.
The Project
duration one
year
covering 2
crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None Full compliance 1) Cluster, cooperative, DoF
and buyer prohibit the use of
banned antibiotics and
Chemicals. 2)
Further prior to harvest pond
reared shrimps have to be
tested by DoF Laboratory for
the residue of antibiotics 10
days before harvest.
Nil Nil Nil
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The cluster
technician will be able
to make the
documents listing all
chemicals stocked at
farm site and the usage
of the same in ponds. 2)
provides list in Thai
version
This requires the services of a
society coordinator who need
to be appointed.
Covered
under 1.1.4
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5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards (written
in local language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example handling
of bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be displayed in
important places in
farm enabling as
reminders to workers.
The prepartaion of sign
board involves expenditure
10,000 303
(per group)
Two weeks
{ a)
Designing of
various kinds
of sign board
= 1 week ;
b)
Preparation
and fixing of
the same = 1
week}
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception
of Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in
the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage
on site of pesticides that are
banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the
European Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
cluster do not use
pesticides /forbidden
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture ponds of
the cluster will be free of
pesticides (as pesticides are
not used in culture operation)
hence treatment of
discharged water towards
pesticides may not be
necessary and cluster
promote recycling system.
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None Full compliance Forbidden chemicals are not
used and water is drained to
reservior.
5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine
residues in pond water when
shrimp are present
Not Detectable Full compliance a) Pesticides and chlorine are
not being used in cluster
ponds of small scale farmers.
c) Clorine may be tested by
testkit.
1,000/kit(cholorine) 30
(per pond per
year)
300
(per group)
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5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not
harmful by the appropriate
competent authorities
Yes 1) Usage of Probiotics
(unless declared
harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several brand
names by various companies
are available in the market
and farmers use them as per
their choice. b) Provides list
of authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be used in
Shrimp Aquaculture for
prelim checking that will be
good (Thai version).
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representa
tion by Aqua
Societies to
Government
and
Constitution
of
Committee
to notify list
of
Authorised
chemicals
recommend
ed for
Aquaculture
use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock management
Indicator Standards
6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by
the date of the publication of the
ShAD standards; there is no
evidence of establishment or impact
on adjacent ecosystems; and the
species have been approved for
aquaculture use by a process based
on ICES code of practice on the
introductions and transfers of
marine organisms or comparable
protocol.
None Full compliance This part is under
responsibility of hatchery (not
farm level) but CoC hatchery
may compliance this
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes Full compliance This part is under
responsibility of hatchery (not
farm level) but CoC hatchery
may compliance this
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6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes Full compliance CoC hatchery may provide
Certificate of Analysis which
includes result of SPF, cluater
staff works on this
documentation
Covered in
1.1.1
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF
against OIE disease official list and
country specific disease not
specifically listed under OIE
Yes Full compliance CoC hatchery may provide
Certificate of Analysis which
includes result of SPF, cluater
staff works on this
documentation
Covered in
1.1.1
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-
raised broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved
over time (100%
within 6 years
after the
publication of the
standards)
Full compliance for P.
vannamei
For P.monodon time
needed for compliance
CoC hatchery may be certified
this.
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management
plan or certified fisheries
Yes Full compliance This part is related to
hatchery but hatchery must
follow regulation of DoF for
import broodstock.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None FMD has shown. Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, mesh
bag is installed at pipe when
water is pumped out for
harvesting
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or
dykes are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance Pond dike has about 30 cm
free board.
Nil Nil Nil
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C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, no need
to inspect.
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance Regular repars especially on
late of every year. Pond
bottom is removed to fill at
dyke. Repair details could be
well documented by
technician of cluster.
Covered in
1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, mesh
bag is installed at pipe when
water is pumped out for
harvesting
F. Traps on water outlets to
catch/kill escapes
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, mesh
bag is installed at pipe when
water is pumped out for
harvesting
Nil
{ Already existing }
Nil
{Already
existing}
Nil
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, mesh
bag is installed at pipe when
water is pumped out for
harvesting
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed
or slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are chill
killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.2 Evidence of records on
escapes and actions taken to
prevent reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance Closed shrimp ponds, mesh
bag is installed at pipe when
water is pumped out for
harvesting. Cluster technician
will record if there is any
occurance.
Covered in
1.1.4
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five
years of
commercial
availability
It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
It does not fair to require
farmers to pay responsibility
in part of feed manufacturer,
we believed that
manufacturer is authorized to
manufacture feed from
concerned government
agencies.
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds of
reputed companies. 2)
It is belived that the
feed ingredients
comply to this.
It does not fair to require
farmers to pay responsibility
in part of feed manufacturer,
we believed that
manufacturer is authorized to
manufacture feed from
concerned government
agencies.
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) marine ingredients
Yes It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
The ingredients used by and
large for the manufacture of
shrimp feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures of
reputed brand but not
mention % content
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on
CITES Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red
List (in categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and
Critically Endangered)
None It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
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7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing
must have been assessed within
three (exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients
from sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years
of commercial
availability
It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
No idea to be
complianced and it is
not scope of farm level.
a) Keeping in view of the time
frame an agenda to be
formulated for the interaction
with Local Government
Agencies with Feed
manufacturers. b) List of
ingredients of non -marine
source to be identified and
discussed
Nil Nil
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes It is under responsibility
of feed manufacturer.
a) The ingredients used by
and large for the manufacture
of shrimp feed is printed on
the feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand. b) This
category should not be
responsed by farmers.
Nil Nil
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
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7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws,
including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable
ingredients. The ingredients must
not come from the Amazon Biome,
as geographically defined by the
Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes a) No idea to get this
information from
manufacturers because small
scale farmers does not have
power to access to
manufacture, strongly against
to include part of feed
manufacture to be responsed
by farmers especially small
scale farmers.
Nil Nil
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use
in agriculture
Yes
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0%
GMO b) GMO
allowed with label
c) GMO allowed,
but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with
GMO free label on
product that don’t
use GMO’s e)
other
Full compliance Manufacture provides non
GMO feed which need
minimum order, and
additional cost of 4 baht/kg
(41 B/kg) compare to normal
feed (37 B/kg).3
Average use of feed for one
crop /pond is 5847 kgs of feed
(shrimp size 62).
There are 2 crops per year.
46,776 1,417
(additional feed
cost compare to
conventional
feed, per pond
per year for 2
crops)
14,170
(per group)
3 The estimation of 4THB/kg for non-GMO is based on the data from the project proposal between the Thai shrimp cooperative and the Thai Union Feedmill in 2009. The price
can be higher considerling the actual implementation (e.g. separate storage for non GM ingridients).
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7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0%
Land Animal
Byproducts b)
Land Animal
Byproducts
allowed with label
c) Land Animal
Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on
product that don’t
use them e) other
Full compliance According to feed information
on feed bag, it shows no
composition of land animal
byproducts.
Nil Nil
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5:
1
1) The Feed
Manufactures do not
clearly mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal used
in the maufacture of
feed facilitating the
computation of FFER. 2)
Full compliance
For example if the Fishmeal
content of the Feed is 15%,
and the FCR achieved during
the crop period is 1: 2, then
FFER = ( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at
the end of
every crop
based on
information
obtained
from farmer
on I)
Production
ii) Quantity
of Feed used
during the
crop iii)
Content of
fish meal in
shrimp feed
that was
used}
7.5.2 Economic Feed
Conversation Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5
or Standard
deviation
Full compliance
{ Maximum of 2009 is
1.8}
• Feed accounts to about
55% of the operational
costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed
administration.
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed
at the end
of every
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• The average FCR is 1.7 crop based
on
information
obtained
from
farmer on
i)
Production
ii) Quantity
of Feed
used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula
below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to be
well within limits}.
Farmers have improved
to record what they
apply.
% nitrogen content is not
shown at feed bag
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at
the end of
every crop
based on
information
obtained
from farmer
on. i)
Production
ii) Quantity
of Feed used
during the
crop iii)
Content of
Nitrogen in
Feed }
7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus
released from the culture system
per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to be
well within limits}.
Farmers have improved
to record what they
apply.
% phosphorus content is
shown at feed bag
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at
the end of
every crop
based on
information
obtained
from farmer
on. i)
Production
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ii) Quantity
of Feed used
during the
crop ii)
Content of
Phosphorous
in Feed is the
problem}
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from
aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to be
well within limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the discharge water to be
undertaken. b) Technician to
be appointed for carrying out
this measurement. c) Cluster
to be equipped with test kits
towards testing the requisite
parameters.
Covered in
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of
saturation
Full compliance. Some
farm has done by using
test kit for DO.
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the Source water to be
undertaken. b) Technician to
be appointed for carrying out
this measurement. c) Cluster
needs equipment towards
testing the requisite
parameters ( Salinity, % DO,
DO, Specific Conductivity,
etc.,)
Covered in
1.1.4
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’
energy consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption is
referred to receipts
that farmers collect
when they buy fuel
or pay electric. 2)
Further production
cost has done
preliminary that
includes energy
expenditure for a
crop.
a) Presently diesel is the
fuel for generation of
power used both in water
pumping and in aeration.
Some farm electric is used
for aeration. b) Need satff
to support farmers to
facility for making
documentation regularly
by the Cluster c) Annual
Energy Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be computed
Covered in
1.1.1
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes
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by the staff.
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Full compliance Diesel and lubricants are
bought and kept in small
amount (for few days) at
farmers houses or farm hut
and is brought to site daily
basis to meet the day
requirement. Need specific
store (simple construction).
5,000 152
(per farm)
1,520
(per group)
1 year
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals
stored in impermeable
containers or buildings
100% Farmers usually store
lime at farm in small
quantity
Specific store is needed to
be built (simple
construction)
Same as 7.81 Same as 7.81
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used , waste
lubricants are sold to the
specific buyers. b) care is
taken not to spill and to
throw the waste in farm site
causing concern on pollution
and contamination
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for reuse /
recycling
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over
to an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non hazardous
wastes are kept in feed bags
then are delivered to put at
public bins. Some farm has
done landfilled.
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored and
sold in bulk to merchants. b)
Few feed bags are used as
bins and bags are lied under
engin for provention of fuel
contamination. c) Plastic bags
of chemicals, probiotics and
post larva to be put in one
place in dust bin and to be
sold to merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate Per Group
Per Farm
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Annex 4: Cost and benefit analysis for complying with ShAD standards: India Sri Vinayaka Aqua Society, Rajulenka, West Dodavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost
Time Schedule Action Remarks INR (Rupees)
US$
{1US $ =
INR 45}
1.1.1 Documents proving
compliance with local and national
authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence
of lease, concessions and rights to
land
and/or water use)
YES
NIL Farmers of the Aqua Society
are Registered with local
and National level
Authorities and have
requisite permission /
licence to carry out Shrimp
Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.2 Documents proving
compliance with all tax
requirements
YES
Nil The aquafarmers are paying
tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.3 Documents proving
compliance with all labor laws and
regulations
YES 1) Documents in
support of compliance
to labour laws and
regulations are to be
generated.
2) Aqua Society to
inform Department of
Labour of local
Government
mentioning details of
employment (name,
position,
remuneration, details
of work contract etc., )
3) Accordingly the
Labour Department
will acknowledge and
1) In this Aqua Society, by
and large every farmer is
the owner cum worker
themselves; However few
farmers employ workers.
2) As per the Labour
Department notification
hiring labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer is akin to
hiring labours for
Agriculture operations and
this will not come under the
Labour Department
perview; However, if the
employemt is provided by
Registerd firm (in this case
15,000
{ This is the
annual fees to
be paid to
consultant
towards liaision
work woith
Labour
department
plus
maintenance of
requisite
documents in
compliance to
labour laws }
333
(per group)
i) one month
(to identify the
consultant ) and
ii) Two months
to fulfil the
formalities with
Local Labour
Department
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register the details in
the records.
4) Providing requisite
information to Labour
Department can
either be taken by
Society President /
Secretary (depending
on their knowledge on
these matters or could
be taken up by
someone on payment
terms. 5) Further
details on employees
attendance, leave,
payment of wages,
incentive , displinary
proceedings if any all
to be maintained
(which could be done
by the Consultant on
anual payment basis)
the Farmers Group to be a
registered body and
employment to be made by
the Registered body and not
by induvidual farmers) then
this employment will come
under the purview of Labour
Department.
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1.1.4 Documents proving
compliance with discharge
regulations or permits
YES
1) Aqua Societies to
be equipped with
requsite field test kits
for the measurement
of hydrographical
parameters
2) For measurement
of Parameters like
samples have to be
sent to the laboratory
adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person (also
called as Society
coordinator) has to be
employed to look
after the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond data
Register.
Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that issues
permits to practice
Aquaculture and has
prescribed the discharge
regulations covering the
following :
Total = 1,62,000
per year
1) Salary for
Society
Coordinator @
8,500 per
month for 12
months =
1,02,000
2) Test Kits
(lump sump) =
60,000 ( for 2
crops)
(There exists a
provision by
MPEDA
towards partial
reimbursement
of Society
coordinator
salary, which is
not considered
here)
3600
{ i) Society
coordinator
salary = 2267 ;
ii) Cost of Test
kits = 1333 }
(per group)
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a society
coordinator &
procument of
requisite test
kits)
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES 1) National Authorities
like MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes
like CIBA to be
requested to come
with a list (and
standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of
Aqua Chemicals under
National Authorities
and seeking licence
towards manufacture
and marketing of the
same
a) The culture operations of
the Aqua Society is
Governed by the BMPs
(Better Management
Practices) which forms the
basis for the SOP (Standard
Operating Procedure).
b) MPEDA (Marine Products
Export Development
Authority) has issued a list
of chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture use.
c) The Society being
registered with MPEDA, do
not used the banned
chemicals and antibiotics.
d) In India, as of now there
is no authorised list of
theraputants & Chemicals
for Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important
Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in
National Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for
those with IUCN
PA category V or
VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in
areas needed
for pumping
stations and
canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in
natural wetlands.
None, except in
areas needed
for pumping
stations and
canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent
wetlands area
and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
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2.1.4 Allowance for siting in
habitats of species listed by the
IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-
2.1.11) must
identify critical
habitat for all
species present
on farms listed
as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically
endangered.
Farms protect
areas of species.
1) The carrying out of
BEIA may be
entrusted with
National Research
Institutes like i) CIBA
(Central Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii) NEERI
(National
Environmental
Engineering Research
Institute) iii) MPEDA
iv) CAA v) Pollution
Control Board to
a) Identify threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered species
b) To recommend
measures of
protection of the
same
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out despite of
Aquaculture being practiced
at the farm site since 15
years ( with both
Aquaculture and Agriculture
operations coexisting with
each other).
10,00,000 22,222
(per group)
16 months
{i) 3 months
towards
formation of
committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the
study and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as
defined by national listing
processes.
None 1) Carrying out of BEIA
studies by National
Agencies (CIBA, NEERI,
CAA, MPEDA,
Pollution Control
Board etc., )
The above mentioned BEIA
studies to also cover to
mention the species at risk
with respect to farm siting
and measures to be taken
accordingly
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by 2.1.4
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density
of buffer zone between farm
boundary and closest (exposed
coast) maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with
tree density
>/=30 trees
*100 m-2
Nil a) The farm is creek based
and a creek from Godavari
river which experiences tidal
influence being the water
source for the farm.
b) To the Western side of
the farm lies another farm
of an Aqua Society (Murthy
Aqua) followed by the
Godavari creek after a
distance of 60 m from the
Western boundary of
Murthy Aqua Society (Refer
Lay out map).
c) The Eastern boundary of
the farm site is surrounded
by the Agricultural field and
a canal (width about 3 m)
sepearting the Aqua farm
and the Agriculture fields,
boundary dotted by
Cocunut plantation on both
sides. d) Thus the
farm is not exposed to
coast .
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side
for adjacent
natural water
bodies, 25 m
each side for
confined
watercourses.
Nil a) The farm is creek based
and a creek from Godavari
river which experiences tidal
influence being the water
source for the farm.
b) The distance between the
farm boundary and that of
the Natural Water (i.e., main
Godavari River) being more
than 100m
Nil Nil Nil
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2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined
by EIA and must
traverse the
farm in a
minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement
in accordance
with guidance
document
framework
A team to be
constituted
comprising of experts
from MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and
Pollution control
board in the fields of
Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in accordance
with guidance
document frame work
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out
by accredited
national body in
accordance with
national
legislation
A team to be
constituted
comprising of experts
from MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and
Pollution control
board in the fields of
Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in accordance
with guidance
document frame work
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and
NEERI are the recognised
organisations at National
level and constituting a
committee by drawing
faculties from each of the
above organization will
certainly enable covering all
the areas besides getting
accreditation by the
National Authorities.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement
and associated
management
plan published
and accessible
on company
website, local
government
offices, and with
local community
representatives
in appropriate
language
1) BEIA statement to
be published on CAA
website besides
copies made available
with local Fishery
Officers of State
Government, NaCSA
Field managers
preferrably in Telugu
version.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs
maintained
The society Shrimp ponds
are not located in High
Conservation Value Areas
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant
information (see
guidance), at
the scale of
10 km to the
ASC over 3 years
following
certification
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for
ponds and canals not covered with
a plastic liner or other waterproof
material
Clay content >
10% and
sand content <
70%.
1)To be precise, the
soil samples drawn
from various points in
the farm is to be given
to Soil Testing
Laboratory (of
Agriculture
Department located at
District Head Quarters
Kakinada / Eluru) for
determination of clay
and sand content
a) The soil has requisite clay
as recommended as the wet
soil could be made into a
ball or snake during field
tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 26.66 Ha
consisting of 32 ponds, the
probability of variation of
soil composition (clay and
sand content in different
areas) can not be ruled out.
5,000 111
(per group)
2 weeks
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the
seepage, the following
options may be
considered:
1) Transporation of
clay soil nearby and
placing on pond
bottom : However as
there is no / limitted
clay soil available
adjacent to farm area,
this option is ruledout.
2) To go in for plastic
liners preferrably
along with
embankment slopes
which has cost
implication on small
sacle farmers.
Besides heavy capital
investment in the
begining, this needs
recurring expenses to
maintain and for
The farmers observation
and experience and the field
observation made during
the study indicate water loss
between 5 to 10 cm /day in
ponds of various locations
within the farm.
59,98,500
{HDPE lining
(Cost of the
material plus
fixing/ laying)
on the slopes of
the
embankment
pond sides and
4 sides
@2,25,000 per
Ha for 26.66
Ha )}
133,300
(per group)
2 months
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periodical repairs.
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of
fresh groundwater for diluting
salinity in pond
None NIL a) The SOP of the Aqua
Society drafted based on
BMP prohibit usage of
underground fresh water for
Aquaculture use
b) Moreover, there is no
underground fresh water
available in the near vicinity
of the farm site.
The Farmers village namely
Sakhinetipali lenka gets
fresh water through pipe
from Malkipuram which is 9
Km away from the village.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.4 Water-specific conductance
or chloride concentration in
adjacent freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Water / Soil testing
Labarotary attached
to Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry out
this test.
a) There is neither fresh
water (drinking water) well
nor surface water bodies
close to the farm site
b) Small farmers do not
have the requisite
equipment to measure the
specific conductance and
would need specific
expertise in this regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Soil testing
Labarotary attached
to Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry out
this test.
This study is yet to be
carried out.
a) 5-7 m width man made
canal is present between
the Aqua Ponds &
Agriculture paddy field to
prevent saline water
seepage in to paddy fields.
b) Agriculture & Aqua
culture is co existing here
for the last 20 years.
c) Coconut trees are dotted
along the canal followed by
Agriculture (paddy ) fields.
covered under
2.2.4
covered under
2.2.4
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments
and at least
0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for
rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation tank.
b) Agriculture is done by
irrigation canal originating
from Dowleeswaram 75 Km
from the site ; the flow
controlled at Narasapur ,7
km far away from farm site
c) There is limitted or very
less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture operations.
d) After the harvest and
Nil Nil Nil
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subsequent drying, the
black soil from pond bottom
is scrapped and put on
embankment for sundrying
thus releasing Hydrogen
Sulphide.
2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to
be disposed of
in a freshwater
zone, specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L. If
sediment is to
be disposed of
in a saline soil
area, the
specific
conductance or
chloride
concentration
values could
equal those of
the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of the a)
sediment as well as b)
sediment disposal
area to be carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil ( from
pond bottom ) is scrapped
and evenly spread over on
embankments as thin layer
for sundrying towards
effective release of
obnoxious gases trapped in
the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
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2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose
clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff
clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with
lining.
There is no feeder
canal as water is
pumped directly in to
pond through diesel
pumpsets positioned
in many places of the
source water creek.
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of
open canals
Calculated such
as the flow
velocity in the
canal is not
higher than
maximum
permissible
velocity
Covered under
2.3.1
Covered under
2.3.1
2 to 3 weeks
(This can be
done just prior to
pond
preparation
without
hampering
culture operation
schedule) 2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in
vulnerable reaches, such as bends,
steep slopes, changes in width,
reaches with unstable soil, and
junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
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2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey
soils,
2:1 or even 1:1
is acceptable for
well- graded
soils, especially
on the dry side
Nil Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1 and the cross
embankments have 2:1
slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks
after settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has free
board of 30cm
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the peripheral
embankments have 2 m top
width while top width of
cross bunds between 2
ponds is 1 m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to increase
the width of the bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere
(lead & Lift)
3,19,920
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a
day with a cost
of INR 6000:
lead & lift INR
6000 is extra :
Thus totalling
to INR 12000 /
Ha for 26.66
Ha }
soil has to be
transported far
way as there is
no native soil
available in or
adjacent to the
farm.
7,109
(per group)
4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be
taken after
harvest and
during pond
drying }
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the
immediate farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm
must not alter
hydrological
conditions of
the area.
Nil Society ponds are not
located in Natural water
ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding
communities
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Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall
commission or undertake a
participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and
outcome openly in locally
appropriate language. Local
government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by
community shall have a copy of
this document.
Full compliance.
The p-SIA
process and
document
comply to
guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element
(community
input) is an
integral
part of the
report.
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-
SIA) has to be carried
out through the local
Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of officials
from Social Welfare
and Fisheries
Departments and
Village Panchayat
leaders by
interviewing the
villagers.
a) Aquaculture by the small
scale farmers through Aqua
Society is by and large like a
family owned operations
carried out by the village
community in consensus.
b) Farmers belong to
various communities but get
along well with each other
c) The aquaculture has
been carried out since
fifteen years and there is
hardly any social issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been
felt.
e) Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
has to be carried out
through the local
Authorities by constituting a
team comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers on
the benefits and limittations
of Shrimp Aquaculture on
the Society.
1,00,000 2222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
and preparation
of report = 15
days}
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict
resolution policy for local
communities. The policy shall state
how conflicts and complaints will
be tracked transparently and
explain how to respond to all
received complaints. Complaint
boxes. complaint registers, and
complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict
or dispute are
listed on paper
and shared
among farm,
local
government,
and surrounding
community
representatives.
At least 50
percent of the
conflicts shall be
resolved within
six months from
the date of
being filed, and
an additional
50% six months
later (75% total
within one
year).
Provision to be made
to register complaints
with the local
Panchayat
(Government) office.
The p-SIA committee
to meet periodically
(once in 3 months) to
address the
complaints in
consultation with the
surrounding
community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of
fees to local
Panchayat
office per
annum }
267
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek
to employ people from
surrounding villages before turning
to migrant and/or distant workers
Farm owners
shall document
evidence of
advertising
positions within
local
communities
before hiring
migrant workers
Aqua Society may
notify the labour
requirement
1) in Panchayat office
of the village enabling
priority to local
labours besides
2) inform the village as
local panchayat
announcement
through the
authorised Panchayat
personnel (SAMMIDI /
PILLA)
a) Mostly family members
are engaged in the work
b) In case of additional
labours are needed
(example while stocking or
harvesting etc.,) members
of the adjacent ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby villages
(Lakesswaram, Perupalem
etc.,) for the entire duration
of crop (4-5 months ); These
labours stay at the farm site
itself throughout to carry
out day to day activities of
the farm {feeding, check
tray observation, application
(lime, probiotics etc.,),
water exchage, water filling}
d) Migrant / distant
workers are not encouraged
owing to anonimity
2,500 56 One week
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper
in appropriate language and co-
signed copies are in the hands of
both parties
100%
compliance
1) The contract to be
drafted both in
English and local
language
2 ) The terms of
reference of contract
explained in detail to
the labour verbally in
presence of Employer
farmer, Village
President and
preferrably local
Fishery offier
a) The work contract to be
drafted in local language
b) Meeting to be arranged
inviting Panchayat President
and Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
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3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section
for information about basic
provisions) that ensure the full
implication of the agreement is
mutually understood
100%
compliance
3) signed by both
parties employer &
Employee in presence
of Village Panchayat
President and
preferrably with local
Fishery Officials
enabling both
(Employee and the
Employer to be clear
on their respective
commitments )
Nil Nil Nil
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are
held at least
twice/year
Meetings with
farm-groups or
cooperatives
have been
attended by at
least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on
"Planning of Harvest"
to be organised by the
Aqua Society making
attendence of
members of Aqua
Society complusory.
2) This meeting to be
organised at least one
month prior to harvest
3) Representatives of
the Exporters to be
invited to the meeting
to discuss on the
possible dates of
harvests, quantity of
Shrimp to be
harvested, size (count)
and to arrive at the
price accordingly.
4) All the deliberations
to be properly
recorded and the
minutes of the
5,000
(Meeting
expenses)
111 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
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meeting to be signed
by all participants.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor
practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of
child labor in violation of ILO
Convention 138 and/or ILO
Convention 182, with the
additional exception that any child
working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory
labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour deployed
in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed in
Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no discrimination
policy on women
employment.
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
4.3.3 Women and men receive
equal pay for equal work. Different
ethnic groups receive equal pay for
equal work
100%
compliance
100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look
after the household and
Children and the male
counterpart are fully
devoted to Aquaculture
activities.
b) As mentioned earlier, the
farm is by and large family
owned activity and hardly
there is any labour
employed.
c) Few labours employed
are the locals and belong to
Nil Nil Nil
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the same ethinic group and
there is no scope of any
ethenic differentiation on
wages.
4.4.1 Percentage of workers
trained in health and safety
practices, procedures and policies.
Safety equipment provided and in
use. Evidence that all farm
employees have been trained and
fully understand the training.
100% in
operations
above five
employees and
safety
equipment in
use by workers.
1) Training on health
& Safety practices
(First aid related) to
be imparted to
farmers and workers
from local primary
health centres
2) First aid kit with
requisite emergency
medicines to be
placed at the farm
site. 3)
Safety equipments like
fire extinguisher to be
positioned at the farm
site.
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral
instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for
use
66,500
{i) First aid kit
500 * 25 =
12,500
ii) First aid
training 2days
= 2* 6000 =
12,000
iii) Training on
rescue
operations = 2
days = 2 * 6000
= 12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments-
fire
extinguishers,
Mega phone,
rain coats at
least in 2
locations =
30,000}
1478 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under
18 involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof
Aerator cables are to
used in Aquaculture
pond
2) Night watchmen to
be provided with gum
boots together with
torch light
Common accidents being :
a) Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the
age 18 are involved with
such accidents
15,000
(for 6 pairs of
Gum boots)
333 one week
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4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/
injury) for employee costs in a job-
related accident or injury when not
covered under national law
100% 1) Farmers need to
insure theitr
employees against
accidents at the work
place
2) There are good
number of Insurance
companies operating
in India in this regard.
45,000
{ 15,000 =
Insurance
annual
premium of
INR1500 for
one year per
person for 25
persons =
37,500 ;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check
up,
Documentation
expenses =
7500}
1000 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
4.5.1 The percentage of
employees who are paid basic
needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is
highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the
norms of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
c) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) are paid at par
with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral
basis & no written
contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the
production e) It is a matter
offact that the shrimp pond
Nil Nil Nil
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workers are relatively paid
higher than Agriculture
labours.
4.6.1 The percentage of
employees with access to trade
unions, self organization, and
ability to bargain collectively or
worker access to representative(s)
chosen by workers without
management interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members and hardly there
will be employees :
b) The hired labours (for
the crop basis) is based on
mutual understanding (on
oral terms) of remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with the
farmer (employer) and gets
sorted out amicably all in
oral terms.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary
actions
None None a) Such incidences are rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to realise
the mistake and instructed
not to repeat the same
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive
disciplinary policies and
procedures
None Nil Nil Nil
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse
of working hours, and overtime
laws/ expectations
None None Aquculture activities
centred on the need of
Shrimp and the working
hours are fixed accordingly
with the mutual
understanding of labous and
the employer.
Further at the end of the
crop, labours are paid
incentive as per the
production in recognition of
Nil Nil Nil
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their hard work.
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent
interviews.
100%
compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for
farms with five
workers or
more. Workers
cite verbal
contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for
farms below five
workers
The terms of
Reference of
Employment outlining
the obligations of both
Employee and
Employer to be
drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be
explained to the
employee in presence
of village Panchayat
President and local
Fishery officials,
signed by mutual
parties endorsing the
acceptance and copy
of the same is
retained by both
employer and
Employee
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages
on crop basis with verbal
(terms and conditions)
contract.
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in 3.4.1
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4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written
agendas and written minutes of
the meetings
Evidence of
these meetings
taking place
1) Members of the
Aqua Society to
assemble in full
attendance for a
review meeting at the
end of every crop
(irrespective of the
production status) to
discuss the following:
a) Technical : culture
related, production
oriented issues,
possible solutions to
problems,
b) Labour : Terms of
reference of contract,
limitations if any and
suggestions to
ovecome limitations,
Wage structures,
production incentives
etc., 2)
All such deliberations
are to be properly
minuted, Signed by all
the particants
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages
on crop basis. Discrepencies
if any are discussed and
sorted out amicably all in
verbal terms.
5,000
{ Meeting
Expenses }
111 The meeting is
for half a day and
15 days prior
notice to be
given to all
participants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible
manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools
to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm
spreading to the surrounding
environment (water
filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within
the farm [avoid cross
contamination, detect and prevent
emerging pathogen (s), and
monitor external signs of
pathologies and moribund animal]
Yes 1) The main source of
entry of pathogen is
from source water
hence filteration
(using mesh bags) and
treatment of source
water (through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is
another source of
harbouring pathogen
carrier therefore seed
stocked should be free
of pathogens ( PCR
tested for White spot
virus) 3) Crab is
found to be a carrier
of White spot Virus
and the entry of the
same in to the farm
site and ponds to be
preventd by crab
fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp from
one pond and drop
into another ponds
and thus bird netting
is to be installed to
avoid cross
contamination from
one pond to another.
a) The land holdings of the
farmers of these societies
are very small ( one or two
ponds with area < 1 Ha) and
they can not afford to have
reservoirs for water
treatment. Therefore group
of farmers joining together
to have few ponds as
reservoir is the possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can be
made in to 3 groups with 4
ponds to be sacrificiced for
reservoir, to facilitate
disinfection of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended for.
d) This kind of arrangement
has to be done for the 3
(Groups) sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had
given their 4 ponds for
reservoir has to
compensated every year
accordingly f) This is likely
reduce the crop production
owing to reduction in area
of operation. g) The steps c)
to f) will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab
fencing and bird net would
provide additional
Total cost =
50,49,960
1) cost /
compensation
on Reservoir
conversion =
48,00,000 { 30%
of area ,i.e., 8
Ha ; Production
2000 Kg / year ;
Rate Rs.275
/Kg; Feeder
canal making =
4,00,000}
2) Crab Fencing
= 90,000 (@
Rs.15 /m for
6000m)
3) Bird net -
covering all the
pond of the
entire farm =
1,59,960
(@ Rs.6000 /
Ha for 26.66
Ha)
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
covered in 1.1.4
Total cost =
1,12,222
1) Reservoir
1,06,667
2) Crab fencing
2,000
3) Bird Netting
3555
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
Already
covered in 1.1.4
Nil
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measures towards disease
control and therefore
recommended.
i) Farmers of these societies
do not have formal
education however operate
the ponds on their own with
traditional beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person) besides
test kits for measurement
of Hydrographical
parameters would enable
farmers to exercise greater
control on culture
operation and hence
recommended.
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of
farm that are appropriately sized
to minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration
of supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The mesh
bag to be installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets) 2) Bigger
meshes at the sump
(pumping station)
60,800
{ 32 ponds ; 2
mesh bags per
pond /crop ;
material plus
stiching -
Rs.950 per bag}
1,351 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material +
stiching of mesh
bags)
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5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen
concentration in pond bottom with
measurement recorded one hour
before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must be
quipped with test kits
for measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society
coordinators to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen, pH
to be checked on
regular basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Already covered
in 1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water
pH > 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and
RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and
RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and
RSD < 15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and the
average survival > 80%
Nil Nil Nil
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of P.monodon
sourced from
hatcheries are
stocked.
2) SPF monodon seeds
are available in
market but for a
higher price and
booking to be done
well in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of procuring
SPF P.vannamei seeds
a) SPF monodon seeds are
relatively costly ( Rs.700 per
1000 PL) in relation to
normal monodon seeds
(Rs.250 per 1000 PL) and for
the small farmer this
difference in price is quite
significant.
b) For culturing P.vannamei
a sepearate permission cum
licence has to be obtained
from CAA
c) The SPF will be more
meaningful provided the
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
= 7,20,000
{ Rs.450
/1000PL for 1.6
million of PL}
16,000 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
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as few hatcheries in
India have obtained
licence for the
production of
P.vannamei PLs.
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
there.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional
lethal predator control of any
protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by
the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal control
of predators are not
practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead
shot for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or
endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator control
not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a
scientifically substantiated
predator monitoring program that
documents the frequency of visits,
species, and number of animals
interacting with the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative
evaluation) the
occurnce of predatory
species in the water
source in various
calender month of the
year for thorough
understanding on the
subject and to provide
grill mesh accordingly
at the water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to monitor
the same, identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a staff
to be appointed for the job
for a period of 1 year.
1, 92,000
1) Salary of the
staff = 1,20,000
(@ 10,000 per
month for 1
year)
2) Fees for the
cast netter =
72,000 ( @
6000 per month
for 1 year)
4267 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and
engaging cast
netter. The
Project duration
one year
covering 2 crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of
antibiotic and medicated feed on
labeled products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of banned
antibiotics and Chemicals.
(MPEDA has notified the list
of banned antibiotics &
Chemicals for Aquaculture
use)
2) Further prior to harvest
pond reared shrimps have
to be tested by MPEDA
managed Laboratory
through ELISA for the
residue of antibiotics and
Chemicals and shrimps with
free of antibiotic residues
only will be bought by the
processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for
the detection of
Antibiotic
Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken
prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
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5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be
able to make the
documents listing all
chemicals stocked at
farm site and the
usage of the same in
ponds.
This requires the services of
a society coordinator who
need to be appointed.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
5.3.3 Evidence proving all
chemical product instructions are
on the farm and are available to
farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards (written
in local language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example handling
of bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be displayed in
important places in
farm enabling as
reminders to workers.
The prepartaion of sign
board involves expenditure
Total = 30,000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 21
farmers @ 6000
per day
b) Sign Boards
@ 500 X 48
numbers =
24,000
667 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation
and fixing of the
same = 1 week}
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception
of Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in
the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage
on site of pesticides that are
banned,
restricted or identified as
extremely to moderately
hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World
Health Organization (WHO) or the
European Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
Aqua Society do not
use pesticides /
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture ponds
of the society will be free of
pesticides (as pesticides are
not used in culture
operation) hence treatment
of discharged water towards
pesticides may not be
necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals etc.,
c) Establishment of
discharge treatment plant
will be prohibitively
expensive for small scale
farmers as it require
thorough alteration on
drainage net work besides
pond lay out .
Total cost =
8,50,000
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation
and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment
of a common
discharge water
treatment plant
covering 1 Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion
involved in of 1
Ha Area in to
Treatment
plant =
5,50,000 plus
drainage
network =
3,00,000 )
18,889 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and
along with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of
all chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine
residues in pond water when
shrimp are present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples to
be given to laboratory
for analysis of
residues of chlorine
and pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not being
used in Society ponds of
small scale Aqua Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do
not use bleaching powder
for disinfection as they do
not have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is
being carried out in shrimps
prior to harvest to assess
antibiotic residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in water
will be an additional
expenses for the small scale
farmers.
3500
(for 2 water
samples)
78 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not
harmful by the appropriate
competent authorities
Yes 1) Usage of Probiotics
(unless declared
harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several brand
names by various
companies are available in
the market and farmers use
them as per their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be used
in Shrimp Aquaculture is yet
to be published by
competent Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua Societies
to Government
and Constitution
of Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended
for Aquaculture
use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock
management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-
indigenous shrimp species unless
those species are already widely
used in commercial production
locally by the date of the
publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on
adjacent ecosystems; and the
species have been approved for
aquaculture use by a process
based on ICES code of practice on
the introductions and transfers of
marine organisms or comparable
protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is
the native species that is
being widely used for
commercial production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-
larvae must be sourced in order to
prevent genetic contamination of
their population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon PL
is sourced from the
hatcheries b)
Shrimp farmers (@ 2 per
society) may be given
practical training on the
assessment of Shrimp brood
stock, seed quality,
interpretation of Laboratory
test reports (PCR Reports,
Microscopic examination of
PL etc.,), Stress test on
Shrimp PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp PL
to farm site, Acclimatisation
of Shrimp PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning of
society coordinator who
would be in hatchery (for a
phase of 30 days or so.,)
during the larval phase to
43,000
{ Training
expenses for 2
farmers at
hatchery as
recommended
by MPEDA)
2) 3000
{Expenses
incurred for the
Society co-
ordinator to
stay in hatchery
and to monitor
hatchery phase
(brood stock to
PL )}
956 Training to
farmers will be of
one month
duration
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monitor the opeartions and
record all relevant data
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and
international importation
guidelines (e.g. OIE and ICES) for
the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction
of invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely P.monodon.
It is worth mentioning that
for P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds
are available and are
produced in India by few
reputed hatcheries which
has obtained licence from
National Authorities (CAA)
in this regard.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF
against OIE disease official list and
country specific disease not
specifically listed under OIE
Yes Full compliance SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost
(Rs.700 per 1000 PL as
against the price of Rs.250
per 1000 PL for normal
seeds). The farmers of Aqua
Society prefer normal
P.monodon seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
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6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-
raised broodstock)
P. Vannamei
100%
P. Monodon
must be
improved over
time (100%
within 6 years
after the
publication of
the standards)
Full compliance for P.
vannamei
For P.monodon time
needed for
compliance
a) P.monodon brood stocks
are wild caught at present
owing to difficulty in
maturation of pond reared
P.monodon b) Studies to be
initiated at Reseach
Institutes like CIBA, CMFRI
on domestication of
P.monodon brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private
bodies under Government
support and Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget
for obtaining
farm raised
brood stock for
P.monodon -
Study may be
taken up in
MPEDA owned
Hatcheries at
Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period =
2 years
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock
must be sourced from fisheries
with an established fishery
management plan or certified
fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management plan
prohibits collection of wild
broodstock during spawning
months (May - July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL is
banned as per the SOP of
the Society
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture
system to prevent escapes at
harvest and during grow-out
demonstrated through the
following requirements:
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A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size
for the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing escape
of cultured species to the
Natural Waters through
drainage canal.
b) Candidate species of this
society is P.monodon which
is native species. Even if
there is escape, the impact
is insignificant.
c) But for non native species
(like P.vannamei) escape to
Natural Habitat is a matter
of concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or
dykes are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching
in exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30
cm free board and PVC
pipes may be provided as
overflow pipes in many
places to drain of excess
water especially during
heavy rains and floods to
prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection being
done by farmers themselves
but recording is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be able
to fulfil the requirement of
documentation
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars especially
after every heavy rain is
done b)
Further every year prior to
commencement of summer
crop, sloping and
compaction of
embankments is done
c) Repair details could be
well documented by
positioning the Society co-
ordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing escape
of cultured species to the
Natural Waters through
drainage canal.
b) any escape through the
mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and
wooden shutter
c) Further at the collar of
the humepipe on the
drainage side, a mesh bag is
also tied to trap the escape
if any through outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c) are
done as routine procedures
and documentation of any
escape could be done by the
society coordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
F. Traps on water outlets to
catch/kill escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the
collar of hume pipe on the
Nil
{ Already
existing }
Nil
{Already
existing}
Nil
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drain side
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh bags
at the collar of hume pipe
etc., the possibility of
escape is very much limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh
and wooden shutter may be
alive for few days only
unless it is noticed and
taken, thoroughly
examined; based on the
same to be put back in to
pond itself or tobe burried
else where.
c) For the escapes trapped
in mesh bag, the chances of
it being alive is very limitted
and has to be taken and
burried.
d) The small scale farmer
will certainly inspect the
inlet every day on routine
basis to observe such things
if any and would take action
as deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed
or slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are chill
killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on
escapes and actions taken to
prevent reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden
shutters and the mesh bags
tied at the outer collar of
hume pipe of the outlet ate
the tools employed to
prevent escapes.
b) Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing from
the farmer on daily routinue
inspection
c) Over a period of a crop (4
to 5 months) the
documentation would
reveal the evidence of
escape if any with
quantification.
d) Accordingly if any
escapes, then the tools need
to be checked for their
efficiency, repair/
replacement to be done
enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible
manner
Indicator Standards
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7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that
addresses environmental and
social sustainability
100% within five
years of
commercial
availability
a) This needs the
involvement of Government
Authorities to interact with
Feed Manufacturers and
impose on them to comply
to the standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a
committee
consisting og
Feed Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
2) It is belived that
the feed ingredients
comply to this.
a) This needs the
involvement of Government
Authorities to interact with
Feed Manufacturers and
impose on them to comply
to the standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the
manufacture of shrimp feed
is printed on the feed bag by
manufactures of reputed
brand. b) the
Government Agency should
impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose
regulation on all
Shrimp feed
mills}
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7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the
capture fisheries statics
need to make a list of
depleted / over fished
fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type of
fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise the
Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from
fisheries by-products) containing
products from fisheries that are
listed on CITES Appendix I, on the
IUCN’s Red List (in categories Near
Threatened Vulnerable
Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose the
regulation on the Feed
Manufacturers that fish
meal or fish oil that are used
for the manufacture of
shrimp feed are not from
fishes that are Near
Threatened Vulnerable
Endangered, and Critically
Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
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7.1.1c Stock status or assessment
of fisheries used for feed sourcing
must have been assessed within
three (exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be
peer reviewed by individuals
outside the organization that
created the assessment
Yes
a) Local Government
Agencies to have
colloboration with National
Fisheries Research Institutes
(CMFRI) which makes
Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by
peer committee constituted
with representatives from
Fishery Survey of India,
Government Agencies, Feed
Mill Manufactures
association etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study
and come out
with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients
from sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme
that addresses environmental and
social sustainability
Within five
years of
commercial
availability
a) Keeping in view of the
time frame an agenda to be
formulated for the
interaction with Local
Government Agencies with
Feed manufacturers
b) List of ingredients of non
-marine source to be
identified and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the
manufacture of shrimp feed
is printed on the feed bag by
manufactures of reputed
brand. b) the
Government Agency should
impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
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In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from
the feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws,
including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable
ingredients. The ingredients must
not come from the Amazon Biome,
as geographically defined by the
Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the
Feed
Manufacturers'Association
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use
in agriculture
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0%
GMO b) GMO
allowed with
label c) GMO
allowed, but no
labeling d)
GMO allowed
with GMO free
label on product
that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
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7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0%
Land Animal
Byproducts b)
Land Animal
Byproducts
allowed with
label c) Land
Animal
Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal
Byproducts
allowed with
Land Animal
Byproducts free
label on product
that don’t use
them e) other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1:
1
P. monodon :
1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures should
clearly mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the Fishmeal
content of the Feed is 15%,
and the FCR achieved during
the crop period is 1: 2, then
FFER = ( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content
of fish meal in
shrimp feed that
was used}
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7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5
or Standard
deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about
50% of the operational costs
are the farmers are
judicious in feed
administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges
between 1.3 - 1.8 ( Average
1: 1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula
below
< 17.6 kg/tonne
of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne
of shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to be
well within limits} Based on the following:
Annual production 2000 -
2500 kg / Ha ( monodon
+ scampy) FCR = 1: 1.5,
the Nitrogen released =
18.74 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in
Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus
released from the culture system
per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne
of shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne
of shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to be
well within limits} Based on the following:
Annual production 2000 -
2500 kg / Ha ( monodon
+ scampy) FCR = 1: 1.5,
the Phosphorous
released = 4.15 kg / Tons
of Shrimp production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from
aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to be
well within limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality
on the discharge water to
be undertaken b)
Society co-ordinator to be
appointed for carrying out
this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of
saturation
Full compliance {to be
well within limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality
on the Source water to be
undertaken b)
Society co-ordinator to be
appointed for carrying out
this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters
( Salinity, Dissolved oxygen.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
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pH, ammonia etc.,)
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by the
facilities installed to
be documented
regularly by the
Society coordinator
and based on which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society coordinator.
a) Presently diesel is the fuel
for generation of power
used both in water pumping
and in aeration.
b) As Diesel geretating sets
are not that environmental
friendly, assistance is
sought for electrification.
c)Further this exercise will
contribute greatly for
reduction of operational
cost.
1) Cost of
Society
coordinator
covered in 1.1.4
2) Estimation
for getting
Electric current
to site =
12,00,000 (The
subsidy /
concession
available from
National
Authorities for
Electrification is
not considered
in the estimate)
26,667 Electrification
will take 2
months
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are
kept in farmers houses in
the village and is brought to
site daily basis to meet the
day requirement
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals
stored in impermeable containers
or buildings
100% Chemicals (used for water
application & feed additives)
are generally stored in the
containers they were
bought and are kept in the
house of the respective
farmers and is taken to the
site as per the requirement
on that day.
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.3 Percentage of used
lubricants recycled or turned over
to an accredited waste
management company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used , waste
lubricants are sold to the
specific buyers
b) care is taken not to spill
and to throw the waste in
farm site causing concern on
pollution
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over
to an accredited waste
management company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for reuse
/ recycling
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.5 Percentage of non-
hazardous, non-recyclable wastes
turned over to an accredited waste
management company or
landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non hazardous
wastes are burnt in the farm
site
2000
( Wages for
burning and
after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean
up each one
day )
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7.8.6 Percentage of non-
hazardous recyclable wastes
reused or turned over to a
recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored and
sold in bulk to merchants
b) Few feed bags are used
as sand bags and placed on
the embankment for
protection measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to be
put in one place in dust bin
and to be sold to merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 1,84,21,830 409,374
Vasista Godavari Aqua Society, Sakhinetipallilenka, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost
Time Schedule Action Remarks INR (Rupees)
US$
{1US $ =
INR 45}
1.1.1 Documents proving
compliance with local and national
authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence
of lease, concessions and rights to
land
and/or water use)
YES
NIL Farmers of the Aqua Society
are Registered with local
and National level
Authorities and have
requisite permission /
licence to carry out Shrimp
Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.2 Documents proving
compliance with all tax
requirements
YES
Nil The aquafarmers are paying
tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.3 Documents proving
compliance with all labor laws and
regulations
YES 1) Documents in
support of compliance
to labour laws and
regulations are to be
generated.
1) In this Aqua Society ,by
and large every farmer is
the owner cum worker
themselves; However few
farmers employ workers.
15,000
{ This is the
annual fees to
be paid to
consultant
333 i) one month
(to identify the
consultant ) and
ii) Two months
to fulfil the
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2) Aqua Society to
inform Department of
Labour of local
Government
mentioning details of
employment (name,
position,
remuneration, details
of work contract etc., )
3) Accordingly the
Labour Department
will acknowledge and
register the details in
the records.
4) Providing requisite
information to Labour
Department can either
be taken by Society
President / Secretary
(depending on their
knowledge on these
matters or could be
taken up by someone
on payment terms. 5)
Further details on
employees
attendance, leave,
payment of wages,
incentive , displinary
proceedings if any all
to be maintained
(which could be done
by the Consultant on
anual payment basis)
3) As per the Labour
Department notification
hiring labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer is akin to
hiring labours for
Agriculture operations and
this will not come under the
Labour Department
perview; However, if the
employemt is provided by
Registerd firm (in this case
the Farmers Group to be a
registered body and
employment to be made by
the Registered body and not
by induvidual farmers) then
this employment will come
under the purview of
Labour Department.
towards liaision
work woith
Labour
department
plus
maintenance of
requisite
documents in
compliance to
labour laws }
formalities with
Local Labour
Department
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1.1.4 Documents proving
compliance with discharge
regulations or permits
YES
1) Aqua Societies to be
equipped with
requsite field test kits
for the measurement
of hydrographical
parameters
2) For measurement of
Parameters like
samples have to be
sent to the laboratory
adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person (also
called as Society
coordinator) has to be
employed to look after
the measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond data
Register.
Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that issues
permits to practice
Aquaculture and has
prescribed the discharge
regulations covering the
following :
Total = 1,62,000
per year
1) Salary for
Society
Coordinator @
8,500 per
month for 12
months =
1,02,000
2) Test Kits
(lump sump) =
60,000 ( for 2
crops)
(There exists a
provision by
MPEDA
towards partial
reimbursement
of Society
coordinator
salary, which is
not considered
here)
3600
{ i) Society
coordinator
salary = 2266 ;
ii) Cost of Test
kits = 1334 }
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a society
coordinator &
procument of
requisite test
kits)
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES 1) National Authorities
like MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes like
CIBA to be requested
to come with a list
(and standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of Aqua
Chemicals under
National Authorities
and seeking licence
towards manufacture
and marketing of the
same
a) The culture operations of
the Aqua Society is
Governed by the BMPs
(Better Management
Practices) which forms the
basis for the SOP (Standard
Operating Procedure).
b) MPEDA (Marine Products
Export Development
Authority) has issued a list
of chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture use.
c) The Society being
registered with MPEDA, do
not used the banned
chemicals and antibiotics.
d) In India, as of now there
is no authorised list of
theraputants & Chemicals
for Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important
Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in
National Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except
for those with
IUCN PA
category V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in
areas needed
for pumping
stations and
canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in
natural wetlands.
None, except in
areas needed
for pumping
stations and
canals with
appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of
100% of
equivalent
wetlands area
and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
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2.1.4 Allowance for siting in
habitats of species listed by the
IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-
2.1.11) must
identify critical
habitat for all
species present
on farms listed
as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically
endangered.
Farms protect
areas of species.
1) The carrying out of
BEIA may be entrusted
with National Research
Institutes like i) CIBA
(Central Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii) NEERI
(National Environmental
Engineering Research
Institute) iii) MPEDA iv)
CAA v) Pollution Control
Board to
a) Identify threatened,
vulnerable, endangered
species
b) To recommend
measures of protection
of the same
As of now there is no
BEIA carried out despite
of Aquaculture being
practiced at the farm site
since 15 years ( with both
Aquaculture and
Agriculture operations
coexisting with each
other).
10,00,000 22,222 16 months
{i) 3 months
towards
formation of
committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the
study and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as
defined by national listing
processes.
None 1) Carrying out of BEIA
studies by National
Agencies (CIBA, NEERI,
CAA, MPEDA, Pollution
Control Board etc., )
The above mentioned
BEIA studies to also cover
to mention the species at
risk with respect to farm
siting and measures to be
taken accordingly
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by 2.1.4
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density
of buffer zone between farm
boundary and closest (exposed
coast) maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with
tree density
>/=30 trees
*100 m-2
Nil a) The farm is creek
based and a creek from
Godavari river which
experiences tidal
influence being the
water source for the
farm.
b) To the Western side of
the farm lies another
farm of an Aqua Society
(Murthy Aqua) followed
by the Godavari creek
after a distance of 60 m
from the Western
boundary of Murthy Aqua
Society (Refer Lay out
map).
c) The Eastern boundary
of the farm site is
surrounded by the
Agricultural field and a
canal (width about 3 m)
sepearting the Aqua farm
and the Agriculture fields,
boundary dotted by
Cocunut plantation on
both sides. d)
Thus the farm is not
exposed to coast .
Nil Nil Nil
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2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side
for adjacent
natural water
bodies, 25 m
each side for
confined
watercourses.
Nil a) The farm is creek
based and a creek from
Godavari river which
experiences tidal
influence being the
water source for the
farm.
b) The distance between
the farm boundary and
that of the Natural Water
(i.e., main Godavari River)
being more than 100m
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined
by EIA and must
traverse the
farm in a
minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement
in accordance
with guidance
document
framework
A team to be constituted
comprising of experts
from MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and Pollution
control board in the
fields of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social and
Economics to carry out
the BEIA study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
As of now there is no
BEIA carried out
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out
by accredited
national body in
accordance with
national
legislation
A team to be constituted
comprising of experts
from MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and Pollution
control board in the
fields of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social and
Economics to carry out
the BEIA study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and
NEERI are the recognised
organisations at National
level and constituting a
committee by drawing
faculties from each of the
above organization will
certainly enable covering
all the areas besides
getting accreditation by
the National Authorities.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement
and associated
management
plan published
and accessible
on company
website, local
government
offices, and with
local community
representatives
in appropriate
language
1) BEIA statement to be
published on CAA
website besides copies
made available with local
Fishery Officers of State
Government, NaCSA
Field managers
preferrably in Telugu
version.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs
maintained
The society Shrimp
ponds are not located in
High Conservation Value
Areas
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2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant
information (see
guidance), at
the scale of
10 km to the
ASC over 3 years
following
certification
2.2.1 Soil texture required for
ponds and canals not covered with
a plastic liner or other waterproof
material
Clay content >
10% and
sand content <
70%.
1)To be precise, the soil
samples drawn from
various points in the
farm is to be given to Soil
Testing Laboratory (of
Agriculture Department
located at District Head
Quarters Kakinada /
Eluru) for determination
of clay and sand content
a) The soil has requisite
clay as recommended as
the wet soil could be
made into a ball or snake
during field tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 20.33
Ha consisting of 31
ponds, the probability of
variation of soil
composition (clay and
sand content in different
areas) can not be ruled
out.
5,000 111 2 weeks
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2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the seepage,
the following options
may be considered:
1) Transporation of clay
soil nearby and placing
on pond bottom :
However as there is no /
limitted clay soil
available adjacent to
farm area, this option is
ruledout.
2) To go in for plastic
liners preferrably along
with embankment slopes
which has cost
implication on small
sacle farmers.
Besides heavy capital
investment in the
begining, this needs
recurring expenses to
maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation
and experience and the
field observation made
during the study indicate
water loss between 5 to
10 cm /day in ponds of
various locations within
the farm.
45,74,250
{HDPE lining
(Cost of the
material plus
fixing/ laying)
on the slopes of
the
embankment
pond sides and
4 sides
@2,25,000 per
Ha for 20.33
Ha )}
1,01,650 2 months
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of
fresh groundwater for diluting
salinity in pond
None NIL a) The SOP of the Aqua
Society drafted based on
BMP prohibit usage of
underground fresh water
for Aquaculture use
b) Moreover, there is no
underground fresh water
available in the near
vicinity of the farm site.
The Farmers village
namely Sakhinetipali
lenka gets fresh water
through pipe from
Nil Nil Nil
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Malkipuram which is 9
Km away from the village.
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance
or chloride concentration in
adjacent freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Water / Soil testing
Labarotary attached to
Agriculture Department
to be contacted to carry
out this test.
a) There is neither fresh
water (drinking water)
well nor surface water
bodies close to the farm
site
b) Small farmers do not
have the requisite
equipment to measure
the specific conductance
and would need specific
expertise in this regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Soil testing Labarotary
attached to Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry out
this test.
This study is yet to be
carried out.
a) The Agriculture drain
canal
( Muriki canal ) with a
width of 5m and depth of
2 m sepeartes the aqua
farm and Agriculture
field, which prevents
seepage of saline water
to Agriculture fields.
b) Coconut trees are
dotted along the muriki
canal followed by
Agriculture (paddy )
fields.
c) Agriculture & Aqua
culture is co -
existing here for the last
15 years.
covered under
2.2.4
covered under
2.2.4
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2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments
and at least
0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for
rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation
tank.
b) Agriculture is done by
Gannavaram irrigation
canal originating from
Rajamundry
(Dowleeswaram
barriage) ; the flow
controlled at several
places viz., Razole,
Pothilada, Nagulenka,
etc., the nearest being at
Sakhinetipalli lock at 7 km
far away from farm site
c) There is limitted or
very less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture
operations. d)
After the harvest and
subsequent drying, the
black soil from pond
bottom is scrapped and
put on embankment for
sundrying thus releasing
Hydrogen Sulphide.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to
be disposed of
in a freshwater
zone, specific
conductance
<1,500
µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration
<300 mg/L. If
sediment is to
be disposed of
in a saline soil
area, the
specific
conductance or
chloride
concentration
values could
equal those of
the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of the a)
sediment as well as b)
sediment disposal area
to be carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil
( from pond bottom ) is
scrapped and evenly
spread over on
embankments as thin
layer for sundrying
towards effective release
of obnoxious gases
trapped in the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose
clay or sandy
loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff
clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with
lining.
1) Strengthening of
existing semi hume pipes
and extension of the
same to cover for more
ponds are recommended
to ensure smooth and
quick water flow in
feeder canal with free
board and to prevent
scouring of
embankments in
vulnerable places.
5,94,000
{ There are
about 12
puming points
each with
feeder canal
(distance of 225
m ). The cost of
semi hume pipe
per running
metre is Rs.220
and the total
distance of
feeder canal
13,200 2 to 3 weeks
(This can be
done just prior
to pond
preparation
without
hampering
culture
operation
schedule)
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being about
2700 m }
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of
open canals
Calculated such
as the flow
velocity in the
canal is not
higher than
maximum
permissible
velocity
Covered under
2.3.1
Covered under
2.3.1
2 to 3 weeks
(This can be
done just prior
to pond
preparation
without
hampering
culture
operation
schedule)
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in
vulnerable reaches, such as bends,
steep slopes, changes in width,
reaches with unstable soil, and
junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey
soils,
2:1 or even 1:1
is acceptable for
well- graded
soils, especially
on the dry side
Nil Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1 and the
cross embankments have
2:1 slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks
after settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has
free board of 30cm
Nil Nil Nil
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2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the
peripheral embankments
have 2 m top width while
top width of cross bunds
between 2 ponds is 1 m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to
increase the width of the
bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere
(lead & Lift)
2,43,960
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a
day with a cost
of INR 6000:
lead & lift INR
6000 is extra :
Thus totalling
to INR 12000 /
Ha for 20.33
Ha }
soil has to be
transported far
way as there is
no native soil
available in or
adjacent to the
farm.
5,421 4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be
taken after
harvest and
during pond
drying }
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the
immediate farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm
must not alter
hydrological
conditions of
the area.
Nil Society ponds are not
located in Natural water
ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding
communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall
commission or undertake a
participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and
outcome openly in locally
appropriate language. Local
government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by
Full compliance.
The p-SIA
process and
document
comply to
guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-
SIA) has to be carried out
through the local
Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments
a) Aquaculture by the
small scale farmers
through Aqua Society is
by and large like a family
owned operations carried
out by the village
community in consensus.
b) Farmers belong to
various communities but
1,00,000 2222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
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community shall have a copy of
this document.
(community
input) is an
integral
part of the
report.
and Village Panchayat
leaders by interviewing
the villagers.
get along well with each
other
c) The aquaculture has
been carried out since
fifteen years and there is
hardly any social issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been
felt.
e) Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-
SIA) has to be carried out
through the local
Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers
on the benefits and
limittations of Shrimp
Aquaculture on the
Society.
and preparation
of report = 15
days}
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict
resolution policy for local
communities. The policy shall state
how conflicts and complaints will
be tracked transparently and
explain how to respond to all
received complaints. Complaint
boxes. complaint registers, and
complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict
or dispute are
listed on paper
and shared
among farm,
local
government,
and surrounding
community
representatives.
At least 50
percent of the
conflicts shall be
resolved within
six months from
the date of
being filed, and
an additional
50% six months
later (75% total
within one
year).
Provision to be made to
register complaints with
the local Panchayat
(Government) office. The
p-SIA committee to meet
periodically (once in 3
months) to address the
complaints in
consultation with the
surrounding community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of
fees to local
Panchayat
office per
annum }
267
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek
to employ people from
surrounding villages before turning
to migrant and/or distant workers
Farm owners
shall document
evidence of
advertising
positions within
local
communities
before hiring
migrant workers
Aqua Society may notify
the labour requirement
1) in Panchayat office of
the village enabling
priority to local labours
besides
2) inform the village as
local panchayat
announcement through
the authorised
Panchayat personnel
(SAMMIDI / PILLA)
a) Mostly family members
are engaged in the work
b) In case of additional
labours are needed
(example while stocking
or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent
ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby
villages (Lakesswaram,
Perupalem etc.,) for the
entire duration of crop (4-
5 months ); These labours
stay at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out
day to day activities of
the farm {feeding, check
tray observation,
application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
d) Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonimity
2,500 56 One week
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3.4.1 The contracts are on paper
in appropriate language and co-
signed copies are in the hands of
both parties
100%
compliance
1) The contract to be
drafted both in English
and local language
2 ) The terms of
reference of contract
explained in detail to the
labour verbally in
presence of Employer
farmer, Village President
and preferrably local
Fishery offier
3) signed by both parties
employer & Employee in
presence of Village
Panchayat President and
preferrably with local
Fishery Officials enabling
both (Employee and the
Employer to be clear on
their respective
commitments )
a) The work contract to
be drafted in local
language
b) Meeting to be
arranged inviting
Panchayat President and
Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section
for information about basic
provisions) that ensure the full
implication of the agreement is
mutually understood
100%
compliance
Nil Nil Nil
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3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are
held at least
twice/year
Meetings with
farm-groups or
cooperatives
have been
attended by at
least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on "Planning
of Harvest" to be
organised by the Aqua
Society making
attendence of members
of Aqua Society
complusory.
2) This meeting to be
organised at least one
month prior to harvest
3) Representatives of the
Exporters to be invited to
the meeting to discuss
on the possible dates of
harvests, quantity of
Shrimp to be harvested,
size (count) and to arrive
at the price accordingly.
4) All the deliberations to
be properly recorded and
the minutes of the
meeting to be signed by
all participants.
5,000
(Meeting
expenses)
111 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor
practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of
child labor in violation of ILO
Convention 138 and/or ILO
Convention 182, with the
additional exception that any child
working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
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4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory
labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour
deployed in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed
in Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no
discrimination policy on
women employment.
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
4.3.3 Women and men receive
equal pay for equal work. Different
ethnic groups receive equal pay for
equal work
100%
compliance
100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look
after the household and
Children and the male
counterpart are fully
devoted to Aquaculture
activities.
b) As mentioned earlier,
the farm is by and large
family owned activity and
hardly there is any labour
employed.
c) Few labours employed
are the locals and belong
to the same ethinic group
and there is no scope of
any ethenic
differentiation on wages.
Nil Nil Nil
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4.4.1 Percentage of workers
trained in health and safety
practices, procedures and policies.
Safety equipment provided and in
use. Evidence that all farm
employees have been trained and
fully understand the training.
100% in
operations
above five
employees and
safety
equipment in
use by workers.
1) Training on health &
Safety practices (First aid
related) to be imparted
to farmers and workers
from local primary health
centres
2) First aid kit with
requisite emergency
medicines to be placed
at the farm site.
3) Safety equipments like
fire extinguisher to be
positioned at the farm
site.
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral
instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for
use
64,000
{i) First aid kit
500 * 20 =
10,000
ii) First aid
training 2days
= 2* 6000 =
12,000
iii) Training on
rescue
operations = 2
days = 2 * 6000
= 12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments-
fire
extinguishers,
Mega phone,
rain coats at
least in 2
locations =
30,000}
1422 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under
18 involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof Aerator
cables are to used in
Aquaculture pond
2) Night watchmen to be
provided with gum boots
together with torch light
Common accidents
being : a)
Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the
age 18 are involved with
such accidents
15,000
(for 6 pairs of
Gum boots)
333 one week
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4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/
injury) for employee costs in a job-
related accident or injury when not
covered under national law
100% 1) Farmers need to
insure theitr employees
against accidents at the
work place
2) There are good
number of Insurance
companies operating in
India in this regard.
37,500
{ Insurance
annual
premium of
INR1500 for
one year per
person for 20
persons =
30,000 ;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check
up,
Documentation
expenses =
7500}
833 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
4.5.1 The percentage of
employees who are paid basic
needs / living wages or legal
minimum wage (whichever is
highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the
norms of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
c) The hired labours (for
the crop basis) are paid
at par with the industry
terms on mutual
agreement (oral basis &
no written contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the
production e) It is a
matter offact that the
shrimp pond workers are
Nil Nil Nil
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relatively paid higher
than Agriculture labours.
4.6.1 The percentage of
employees with access to trade
unions, self organization, and
ability to bargain collectively or
worker access to representative(s)
chosen by workers without
management interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members and hardly
there will be employees :
b) The hired labours (for
the crop basis) is based
on mutual understanding
(on oral terms) of
remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with
the farmer (employer)
and gets sorted out
amicably all in oral terms.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary
actions
None None a) Such incidences are
rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to
realise the mistake and
instructed not to repeat
the same
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive
disciplinary policies and
procedures
None Nil Nil Nil
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4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse
of working hours, and overtime
laws/ expectations
None None Aquculture activities
centred on the need of
Shrimp and the working
hours are fixed
accordingly with the
mutual understanding of
labous and the employer.
Further at the end of the
crop, labours are paid
incentive as per the
production in recognition
of their hard work.
Nil Nil Nil
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent
interviews.
100%
compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for
farms with five
workers or
more. Workers
cite verbal
contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for
farms below five
workers
The terms of Reference
of Employment outlining
the obligations of both
Employee and Employer
to be drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be explained
to the employee in
presence of village
Panchayat President and
local Fishery officials,
signed by mutual parties
endorsing the
acceptance and copy of
the same is retained by
both employer and
Employee
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by
and large by family
members; Few farmers
hire labours from
neighbouring villages on
crop basis with verbal
(terms and conditions)
contract.
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in 3.4.1
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4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written
agendas and written minutes of
the meetings
Evidence of
these meetings
taking place
1) Members of the Aqua
Society to assemble in
full attendance for a
review meeting at the
end of every crop
(irrespective of the
production status) to
discuss the following:
a) Technical : culture
related, production
oriented issues, possible
solutions to problems,
b) Labour : Terms of
reference of contract,
limitations if any and
suggestions to ovecome
limitations, Wage
structures, production
incentives etc.,
2) All such deliberations
are to be properly
minuted, Signed by all
the particants
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by
and large by family
members; Few farmers
hire labours from
neighbouring villages on
crop basis. Discrepencies
if any are discussed and
sorted out amicably all in
verbal terms.
5,000
{ Meeting
Expenses }
111 The meeting is
for half a day
and 15 days prior
notice to be
given to all
participants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible
manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools
to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm
spreading to the surrounding
environment (water
filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within
the farm [avoid cross
contamination, detect and prevent
emerging pathogen (s), and
monitor external signs of
pathologies and moribund animal]
Yes 1) The main source of
entry of pathogen is from
source water hence
filteration (using mesh
bags) and treatment of
source water (through
disinfection in reservoir)
becomes imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is another
source of harbouring
pathogen carrier
therefore seed stocked
should be free of
pathogens ( PCR tested
for White spot virus)
3) Crab is found to be a
carrier of White spot
Virus and the entry of
the same in to the farm
site and ponds to be
preventd by crab fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp from one
pond and drop into
another ponds and thus
bird netting is to be
installed to avoid cross
contamination from one
pond to another.
a) The land holdings of
the farmers of these
societies are very small
( one or two ponds with
area < 1 Ha) and they can
not afford to have
reservoirs for water
treatment. Therefore
group of farmers joining
together to have few
ponds as reservoir is the
possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can
be made in to 3 groups
with 4 ponds to be
sacrificiced for reservoir,
to facilitate disinfection
of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended
for.
d) This kind of
arrangement has to be
done for the 3 (Groups)
sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had
given their 4 ponds for
reservoir has to
compensated every year
accordingly f) This is
likely reduce the crop
production owing to
reduction in area of
Total cost =
47,17,000 1)
cost /
compensation
on Reservoir
conversion =
45,25,000 { 30%
of area ,i.e., 6
Ha ; Production
2500 Kg / year ;
Rate Rs.275
/Kg; Feeder
canal making =
4,00,000}
2) Crab Fencing
= 66,000 (@
Rs.15 /m for
4400m)
3) Bird net -
covering all the
pond of the
entire farm =
1,26,000
(@ Rs.6000 /
Ha for 21 Ha)
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
covered in 1.1.4
Total cost =
1,04,822
1) Reservoir
1,00,555
2) Crab fencing
1,467
3) Bird Netting
2,800
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
Already
covered in 1.1.4
Nil
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operation. g) The steps c)
to f) will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab
fencing and bird net
would provide additional
measures towards
disease control and
therefore recommended.
i) Farmers of these
societies do not have
formal education
however operate the
ponds on their own with
traditional beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person)
besides test kits for
measurement of
Hydrographical
parameters would
enable farmers to
exercise greater control
on culture operation and
hence recommended.
5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of
farm that are appropriately sized
to minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration
of supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The mesh bag
to be installed
(preferrably at the pond
inlets) 2) Bigger meshes
at the sump (pumping
station)
58,900
{ 31 ponds ; 2
mesh bags per
pond /crop ;
material plus
stiching -
Rs.950 per bag}
1,309 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material +
stiching of mesh
bags)
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5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen
concentration in pond bottom with
measurement recorded one hour
before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must be
quipped with test kits for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society coordinators
to be appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen, pH to
be checked on regular
basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Already covered
in 1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water
pH > 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and
RSD < 15%
SR > 60% and
RSD < 15%
SR > 80% and
RSD < 15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and
the average survival >
80%
Nil Nil Nil
5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of P.monodon
sourced from hatcheries
are stocked.
2) SPF monodon seeds
are available in market
but for a higher price and
booking to be done well
in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of procuring
SPF P.vannamei seeds as
few hatcheries in India
have obtained licence for
the production of
a) SPF monodon seeds
are relatively costly
( Rs.700 per 1000 PL) in
relation to normal
monodon seeds (Rs.250
per 1000 PL) and for the
small farmer this
difference in price is quite
significant.
b) For culturing
P.vannamei a sepearate
permission cum licence
has to be obtained from
CAA
c) The SPF will be more
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
= 9,45,000
{ Rs.450
/1000PL for 2.1
million of PL}
21,000 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
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P.vannamei PLs. meaningful provided the
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional
lethal predator control of any
protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by
the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal
control of predators are
not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead
shot for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or
endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator
control not employed
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.3 Establishment of a
scientifically substantiated
predator monitoring program that
documents the frequency of visits,
species, and number of animals
interacting with the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative evaluation)
the occurnce of
predatory species in the
water source in various
calender month of the
year for thorough
understanding on the
subject and to provide
grill mesh accordingly at
the water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to
monitor the same,
identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a
staff to be appointed for
the job for a period of 1
year.
1, 92,000
1) Salary of the
staff = 1,20,000
(@ 10,000 per
month for 1
year)
2) Fees for the
cast netter =
72,000 ( @
6000 per month
for 1 year)
4267 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and
engaging cast
netter. The
Project duration
one year
covering 2 crops.
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5.3.1 Allowance for use of
antibiotic and medicated feed on
labeled products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of
banned antibiotics and
Chemicals. (MPEDA has
notified the list of banned
antibiotics & Chemicals
for Aquaculture use)
2) Further prior to
harvest pond reared
shrimps have to be tested
by MPEDA managed
Laboratory through ELISA
for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals
and shrimps with free of
antibiotic residues only
will be bought by the
processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for
the detection of
Antibiotic
Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken
prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be able
to make the documents
listing all chemicals
stocked at farm site and
the usage of the same in
ponds.
This requires the services
of a society coordinator
who need to be
appointed.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
5.3.3 Evidence proving all
chemical product instructions are
on the farm and are available to
farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards (written in
local language with
pictures) on the chemical
product instructions
( for example handling of
bleaching powder with
hand gloves) should be
displayed in important
places in farm enabling
as reminders to workers.
The prepartaion of sign
board involves
expenditure
Total = 30,000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 21
farmers @ 6000
per day
b) Sign Boards
@ 500 X 48
numbers =
667 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation
and fixing of the
same = 1 week}
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24,000
5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception
of Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in
the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage
on site of pesticides that are
banned,
restricted or identified as
extremely to moderately
hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World
Health Organization (WHO) or the
European Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the Aqua
Society do not use
pesticides / chemicals
for the shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture
ponds of the society will
be free of pesticides (as
pesticides are not used in
culture operation) hence
treatment of discharged
water towards pesticides
may not be necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals
etc.,
c) Establishment of
discharge treatment plant
will be prohibitively
expensive for small scale
farmers as it require
thorough alteration on
drainage net work
besides pond lay out .
Total cost =
7,50,000
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation
and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment
of a common
discharge water
treatment plant
covering 1 Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion
involved in of 1
Ha Area in to
Treatment
plant =
4,50,000 ; Plus
drainage net
work = 3,00,000
16,667 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and
along with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of
all chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine
residues in pond water when
shrimp are present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples to be
given to laboratory for
analysis of residues of
chlorine and pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not
being used in Society
ponds of small scale Aqua
Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do
not use bleaching powder
for disinfection as they do
not have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is
being carried out in
shrimps prior to harvest
to assess antibiotic
residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in
water will be an
additional expenses for
the small scale farmers.
3500
(for 2 water
samples)
78 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not
harmful by the appropriate
competent authorities
Yes 1) Usage of Probiotics
(unless declared harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several
brand names by various
companies are available
in the market and
farmers use them as per
their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be
used in Shrimp
Aquaculture is yet to be
published by competent
Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua
Societies to
Government and
Constitution of
Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended
for Aquaculture
use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock
management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-
indigenous shrimp species unless
those species are already widely
used in commercial production
locally by the date of the
publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on
adjacent ecosystems; and the
species have been approved for
aquaculture use by a process
based on ICES code of practice on
the introductions and transfers of
marine organisms or comparable
protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is
the native species that is
being widely used for
commercial production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-
larvae must be sourced in order to
prevent genetic contamination of
their population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon
PL is sourced from the
hatcheries
b) Shrimp farmers (@ 2
per society) may be given
practical training on the
assessment of Shrimp
brood stock, seed
quality, interpretation of
Laboratory test reports
(PCR Reports,
Microscopic examination
of PL etc.,), Stress test on
Shrimp PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp
PL to farm site,
Acclimatisation of Shrimp
PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning
of society coordinator
who would be in hatchery
43,000
{ Training
expenses for 2
farmers at
hatchery as
recommended
by MPEDA)
2) 3000
{Expenses
incurred for the
Society co-
ordinator to
stay in hatchery
and to monitor
hatchery phase
(brood stock to
PL )}
956 Training to
farmers will be
of one month
duration
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(for a phase of 30 days or
so.,) during the larval
phase to monitor the
opeartions and record all
relevant data
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and
international importation
guidelines (e.g. OIE and ICES) for
the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction
of invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely
P.monodon. It is worth
mentioning that for
P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds
are available and are
produced in India by few
reputed hatcheries which
has obtained licence from
National Authorities
(CAA) in this regard.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF
against OIE disease official list and
country specific disease not
specifically listed under OIE
Yes Full compliance SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost
(Rs.700 per 1000 PL as
against the price of
Rs.250 per 1000 PL for
normal seeds). The
farmers of Aqua Society
prefer normal P.monodon
seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
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6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-
raised broodstock)
P. Vannamei
100%
P. Monodon
must be
improved over
time (100%
within 6 years
after the
publication of
the standards)
Full compliance for P.
vannamei
For P.monodon time
needed for compliance
a) P.monodon brood
stocks are wild caught at
present owing to
difficulty in maturation of
pond reared P.monodon
b) Studies to be initiated
at Reseach Institutes like
CIBA, CMFRI on
domestication of
P.monodon brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private
bodies under
Government support and
Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget
for obtaining
farm raised
brood stock for
P.monodon -
Study may be
taken up in
MPEDA owned
Hatcheries at
Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period =
2 years
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock
must be sourced from fisheries
with an established fishery
management plan or certified
fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management
plan prohibits collection
of wild broodstock during
spawning months (May -
July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL
is banned as per the SOP
of the Society
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture
system to prevent escapes at
harvest and during grow-out
demonstrated through the
following requirements:
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A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size
for the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing
escape of cultured
species to the Natural
Waters through drainage
canal.
b) Candidate species of
this society is P.monodon
which is native species.
Even if there is escape,
the impact is insignificant.
c) But for non native
species (like P.vannamei)
escape to Natural Habitat
is a matter of concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or
dykes are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching
in exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30
cm free board and PVC
pipes may be provided as
overflow pipes in many
places to drain of excess
water especially during
heavy rains and floods to
prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection
being done by farmers
themselves but recording
is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be
able to fulfil the
requirement of
documentation
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars
especially after every
heavy rain is done
b) Further every year
prior to commencement
of summer crop, sloping
and compaction of
embankments is done
c) Repair details could be
well documented by
positioning the Society
co-ordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing
escape of cultured
species to the Natural
Waters through drainage
canal.
b) any escape through
the mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and
wooden shutter
c) Further at the collar of
the humepipe on the
drainage side, a mesh bag
is also tied to trap the
escape if any through
outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c)
are done as routine
procedures and
documentation of any
escape could be done by
the society coordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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F. Traps on water outlets to
catch/kill escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the
collar of hume pipe on
the drain side
Nil
{ Already
existing }
Nil
{Already
existing}
Nil
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh
bags at the collar of hume
pipe etc., the possibility
of escape is very much
limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh
and wooden shutter may
be alive for few days only
unless it is noticed and
taken, thoroughly
examined; based on the
same to be put back in to
pond itself or tobe
burried else where.
c) For the escapes
trapped in mesh bag, the
chances of it being alive is
very limitted and has to
be taken and burried.
d) The small scale farmer
will certainly inspect the
inlet every day on routine
basis to observe such
things if any and would
take action as deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed
or slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are
chill killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on
escapes and actions taken to
prevent reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden
shutters and the mesh
bags tied at the outer
collar of hume pipe of the
outlet ate the tools
employed to prevent
escapes. b)
Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing
from the farmer on daily
routinue inspection
c) Over a period of a crop
(4 to 5 months) the
documentation would
reveal the evidence of
escape if any with
quantification.
d) Accordingly if any
escapes, then the tools
need to be checked for
their efficiency, repair/
replacement to be done
enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that
addresses environmental and
social sustainability
100% within five years
of commercial
availability
a) This needs the
involvement of
Government Authorities
to interact with Feed
Manufacturers and
impose on them to
comply to the standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a
committee
consisting og
Feed Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds
of reputed
companies.
2) It is belived
that the feed
ingredients
comply to this.
a) This needs the
involvement of
Government Authorities
to interact with Feed
Manufacturers and
impose on them to
comply to the standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used
by and large for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government
Agency should impose
that the details provided
on the feed bag is full and
complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose
regulation on all
Shrimp feed
mills}
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7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the
capture fisheries statics
need to make a list of
depleted / over fished
fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type
of fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise
the Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee
to go in to details
and act
accordingly}
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from
fisheries by-products) containing
products from fisheries that are
listed on CITES Appendix I, on the
IUCN’s Red List (in categories Near
Threatened Vulnerable
Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose
the regulation on the
Feed Manufacturers that
fish meal or fish oil that
are used for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed are not from fishes
that are Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered,
and Critically Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee
to go in to details
and act
accordingly}
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7.1.1c Stock status or assessment
of fisheries used for feed sourcing
must have been assessed within
three (exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be
peer reviewed by individuals
outside the organization that
created the assessment
Yes
a) Local Government
Agencies to have
colloboration with
National Fisheries
Research Institutes
(CMFRI) which makes
Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by
peer committee
constituted with
representatives from
Fishery Survey of India,
Government Agencies,
Feed Mill Manufactures
association etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study
and come out
with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients
from sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme
that addresses environmental and
social sustainability
Within five years of
commercial
availability
a) Keeping in view of the
time frame an agenda to
be formulated for the
interaction with Local
Government Agencies
with Feed manufacturers
b) List of ingredients of
non -marine source to be
identified and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used
by and large for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government
Agency should impose
that the details provided
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
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on the feed bag is full and
complete.
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from
the feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws,
including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable
ingredients. The ingredients must
not come from the Amazon Biome,
as geographically defined by the
Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers
Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the
Feed
Manufacturers'Associatio
n
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use
in agriculture
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO allowed,
but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with
GMO free label on
product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the
Feed Manufacturers
Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various
options mentioned and
accordingly the possible
cum practical options to
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
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be arrived at.
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts
b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on product
that don’t use them
e) other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the
Feed Manufacturers
Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various
options mentioned and
accordingly the possible
cum practical options to
be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures
should clearly
mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of
FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the
Fishmeal content of the
Feed is 15%, and the FCR
achieved during the crop
period is 1: 2, then FFER =
( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content
of fish meal in
shrimp feed that
was used}
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7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about
50% of the operational
costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed
administration.
• The eFCR generally
ranges between 1.3 - 1.8
( Average 1: 1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula
below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance
{to be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 2500
kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR
= 1: 1.6, the Nitrogen
released = 22.2 kg / Tons
of Shrimp production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in
Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus
released from the culture system
per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance
{to be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 2500
kg / Ha (P. monodon :
Only summer crop) FCR
= 1: 1.6, the Phosphorous
released = 4.6 kg / Tons
of Shrimp production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from
aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance
{to be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water
Quality on the discharge
water to be undertaken
b) Society co-ordinator to
be appointed for carrying
out this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation Full compliance
{to be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water
Quality on the Source
water to be undertaken
b) Society co-ordinator to
be appointed for carrying
out this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters
( Salinity, Dissolved
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
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oxygen. pH, ammonia
etc.,)
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by
the facilities
installed to be
documented
regularly by the
Society
coordinator and
based on which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society
coordinator.
a) Presently diesel is the
fuel for generation of
power used both in water
pumping and in aeration.
b) As Diesel geretating
sets are not that
environmental friendly,
assistance is sought for
electrification.
c)Further this exercise
will contribute greatly for
reduction of operational
cost.
1) Cost of
Society
coordinator
covered in 1.1.4
2) Estimation
for getting
Electric current
to site =
11,00,000 (The
subsidy /
concession
available from
National
Authorities for
Electrification is
not considered
in the estimate)
24,445 Electrification
will take 2
months
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are
kept in farmers houses in
the village and is brought
to site daily basis to meet
the day requirement
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals
stored in impermeable containers
or buildings
100% Chemicals (used for
water application & feed
additives) are generally
stored in the containers
they were bought and are
kept in the house of the
respective farmers and is
taken to the site as per
the requirement on that
day.
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.3 Percentage of used
lubricants recycled or turned over
to an accredited waste
management company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used ,
waste lubricants are sold
to the specific buyers
b) care is taken not to
spill and to throw the
waste in farm site causing
concern on pollution
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over
to an accredited waste
management company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for
reuse / recycling
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.5 Percentage of non-
hazardous, non-recyclable wastes
turned over to an accredited waste
management company or
landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non
hazardous wastes are
burnt in the farm site
2000
( Wages for
burning and
after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean
up each one
day )
7.8.6 Percentage of non-
hazardous recyclable wastes
reused or turned over to a
recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored
and sold in bulk to
merchants
b) Few feed bags are used
as sand bags and placed
on the embankment for
protection measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to
be put in one place in
dust bin and to be sold to
merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 1,71,95,715 382,127
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Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost
Time Schedule Action Remarks INR (Rupees)
US$
{1US $ =
INR 45}
1.1.1 Documents proving
compliance with local and national
authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to
land
and/or water use)
YES
NIL Farmers of the Aqua
Society are Registered
with local and National
level Authorities and have
requisite permission /
licence to carry out
Shrimp Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.2 Documents proving
compliance with all tax
requirements
YES
Nil The aquafarmers are
paying tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.3 Documents proving
compliance with all labor laws and
regulations
YES 1) Documents in
support of
compliance to
labour laws and
regulations are to
be generated.
2) Aqua Society to
inform Department
of Labour of local
Government
mentioning details
of employment
(name, position,
remuneration,
details of work
contract etc., )
3) Accordingly the
Labour Department
will acknowledge
and register the
1) In this Aqua Society, by
and large every farmer is
the owner cum worker
themselves; However few
farmers employ workers.
3) As per the Labour
Department notification
hiring labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer is akin
to hiring labours for
Agriculture operations
and this will not come
under the Labour
Department perview;
However, if the
employemt is provided by
Registerd firm (in this
case the Farmers Group
to be a registered body
15,000
{ This is the
annual fees to
be paid to
consultant
towards liaision
work woith
Labour
department
plus
maintenance of
requisite
documents in
compliance to
labour laws }
333 i) one month
(to identify the
consultant ) and
ii) Two months to
fulfil the
formalities with
Local Labour
Department
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details in the
records.
4) Providing
requisite
information to
Labour Department
can either be taken
by Society
President /
Secretary
(depending on
their knowledge on
these matters or
could be taken up
by someone on
payment terms. 5)
Further details on
employees
attendance, leave,
payment of wages,
incentive ,
displinary
proceedings if any
all to be
maintained (which
could be done by
the Consultant on
anual payment
basis)
and employment to be
made by the Registered
body and not by
induvidual farmers) then
this employment will
come under the purview
of Labour Department.
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1.1.4 Documents proving
compliance with discharge
regulations or permits
YES
1) Aqua Societies
to be equipped
with requsite field
test kits for the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
2) For
measurement of
Parameters like
samples have to be
sent to the
laboratory adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person
(also called as
Society
coordinator) has to
be employed to
look after the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond
data Register.
Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that
issues permits to practice
Aquaculture and has
prescribed the discharge
regulations covering the
following :
Total cost =
1,62,000
1) Salary for
Society
Coordinator @
8,500 per
month for 12
months =
1,02,000
2) Test Kits
(lump sump) =
60,000 ( for 2
crops)
(There exists a
provision by
MPEDA
towards partial
reimbursement
of Society
coordinator
salary, which is
not considered
here)
3600
{ i) Society
coordinator
salary = 2266 ;
ii) Cost of Test
kits = 1334 }
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a society
coordinator &
procument of
requisite test
kits)
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES 1) National
Authorities like
MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes
like CIBA to be
requested to come
with a list (and
standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of
Aqua Chemicals
under National
Authorities and
seeking licence
towards
manufacture and
marketing of the
same
a) The culture operations
of the Aqua Society is
Governed by the BMPs
(Better Management
Practices) which forms
the basis for the SOP
(Standard Operating
Procedure).
b) MPEDA (Marine
Products Export
Development Authority)
has issued a list of
chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture
use.
c) The Society being
registered with MPEDA,
do not used the banned
chemicals and antibiotics.
d) In India, as of now
there is no authorised list
of theraputants &
Chemicals for
Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in
environmentally suitable locations
while conserving biodiversity and
important Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in
National Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for
those with IUCN PA
category V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100%
of equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100%
of equivalent
wetlands area and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Aqua Society is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in
habitats of species listed by the
IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11)
must identify critical
habitat for all species
present on farms
listed as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically endangered.
Farms protect areas
of species.
1) The carrying out
of BEIA may be
entrusted with
National Research
Institutes like i)
CIBA (Central
Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii)
NEERI (National
Environmental
Engineering
Research Institute)
iii) MPEDA iv) CAA
v) Pollution Control
Board to
a) Identify
threatened,
vulnerable,
As of now there is no
BEIA carried out despite
of Aquaculture being
practiced at the farm site
since 15 years ( with both
Aquaculture and
Agriculture operations
coexisting with each
other).
10,00,000 22,222 16 months
{i) 3 months
towards
formation of
committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the
study and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
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endangered
species
b) To recommend
measures of
protection of the
same
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as
defined by national listing
processes.
None 1) Carrying out of
BEIA studies by
National Agencies
(CIBA, NEERI, CAA,
MPEDA, Pollution
Control Board
etc., )
The above mentioned
BEIA studies to also cover
to mention the species at
risk with respect to farm
siting and measures to be
taken accordingly
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by
2.1.4
Covered by 2.1.4
2.1.6 Minimum width and density
of buffer zone between farm
boundary and closest (exposed
coast) maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree
density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
1) The distance
between the farm
peripheral
embankment and
the water source
varies from 10 m
to 50 m
sandwitched by
sporadic mangrove
vegetation
2) The tidal
influence is felt in
the Creek (East
Tungabadra Canal
= water source)
which drains in to
Bay of Bengal
about 6 Km (as the
crow flies) from the
farm site.
3) Further the
irrigation canal
from Tenali also
a) The farm is creek
based and the creek
namely East Tungabadra
which experiences tidal
influence being the
water source for the
farm.
b) To the South Eastren
side of the society farm
lies private Shrimp ponds
followed by Bay of
Bengal. (Refer Lay out
map).
c) The South Western
boundary of the farm site
is surrounded by the
Agricultural field and a
canal (width about 3 m)
sepearting the Aqua farm
and the Agriculture fields
d) Thus the farm is not
exposed to coast .
Nil Nil Nil
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joins the East
Tungabadra canal
(the quantity of
flow controlled to
meet the water
requirement of
Agriculture fields)
During monsoon
months (July to
November ) the
canal also receives
the rain water
dischage and the
salinity is diluted to
< 10 ppt.
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for
adjacent natural
water bodies, 25 m
each side for
confined
watercourses.
Nil 1) The distance between
the farm peripheral
embankment and the
water source varies from
10 m to 50 m
sandwitched by sporadic
mangrove vegetation
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by
EIA and must
traverse the farm in a
minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
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2.1.9 Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with
guidance document
framework
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and
Pollution control
board in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
guidance
document frame
work
As of now there is no
BEIA carried out
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited national
body in accordance
with national
legislation
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA ,
NEERI, CAA and
Pollution control
board in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
guidance
document frame
work
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and
NEERI are the recognised
organisations at National
level and constituting a
committee by drawing
faculties from each of the
above organization will
certainly enable covering
all the areas besides
getting accreditation by
the National Authorities.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated
management plan
published and
accessible on
company website,
local government
offices, and with local
community
representatives in
appropriate language
1) BEIA statement
to be published on
CAA website
besides copies
made available
with local Fishery
Officers of State
Government,
NaCSA Field
managers
preferrably in
Telugu version.
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained
The society Shrimp
ponds are not located in
High Conservation Value
Areas
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant information
(see guidance), at the
scale of
10 km to the ASC
over 3 years
following certification
2.2.1 Soil texture required for
ponds and canals not covered with
a plastic liner or other waterproof
material
Clay content > 10%
and sand
content < 70%.
1)To be precise,
the soil samples
drawn from various
points in the farm
is to be given to
Soil Testing
Laboratory (of
Agriculture
Department
located at District
Head Quarters
Kakinada / Eluru)
a) The soil has requisite
clay as recommended as
the wet soil could be
made into a ball or snake
during field tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 15.5 Ha
consisting of 36 ponds,
the probability of
variation of soil
composition (clay and
sand content in different
5,000 111 2 weeks
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for determination
of clay and sand
content
areas) can not be ruled
out.
2.2.2 Allowable water lossin ponds < 1 cm/day To reduce the
seepage, the
following options
may be considered:
1) Transporation of
clay soil nearby and
placing on pond
bottom : However
as there is no /
limitted clay soil
available adjacent
to farm area, this
option is ruledout.
2) To go in for
plastic liners
preferrably along
with embankment
slopes which has
cost implication on
small sacle farmers.
Besides heavy
capital investment
in the begining,
this needs
recurring expenses
to maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation
and experience and the
field observation made
during the study indicate
water loss between 5 to
10 cm /day in ponds of
various locations within
the farm.
34,87,500
{HDPE lining
(Cost of the
material plus
fixing/ laying)
on the slopes of
the
embankment
pond sides and
4 sides
@2,25,000 per
Ha for 15.5
Ha )}
77,500 2 months
2.2.3 Allowance for the use of
fresh groundwater for diluting
salinity in pond
None NIL a) The SOP of the Aqua
Society drafted based on
BMP prohibit usage of
underground fresh water
for Aquaculture use
b) Moreover, there is no
Nil Nil Nil
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underground fresh water
available in the near
vicinity of the farm site.
The Farmers village
namely Gokarnamatam
gets fresh water through
pipe line from
Nizampatnam which is 2
Km away from the village.
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance
or chloride concentration in
adjacent freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L
1) Water / Soil
testing Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
a) There is neither fresh
water (drinking water)
well nor surface water
bodies close to the farm
site
b) Small farmers do not
have the requisite
equipment to measure
the specific conductance
and would need specific
expertise in this regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L
1) Soil testing
Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
This study is yet to be
carried out.
a) The Agriculture drain
canal
( Muriki canal ) with a
width of 5m and depth of
2 m sepeartes the aqua
farm and Agriculture
field, which prevents
seepage of saline water
to Agriculture fields.
b) Coconut trees are
dotted along the muriki
canal followed by
Agriculture (paddy )
fields.
covered under
2.2.4
covered under
2.2.4
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c) Agriculture & Aqua
culture is co -
existing here for the last
15 years.
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation
tank.
b) Agriculture is done by
irrigation Krishna canal
originating from
Vijayawada 90 Km from
the site ; the flow
controlled at several
places , even at
Nizampatnam 2 km far
away from farm site
c) There is limitted or
very less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture
operations. d)
After the harvest and
subsequent drying, the
black soil from pond
bottom is scrapped and
put on embankment for
sundrying thus releasing
Hydrogen Sulphide.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone,
specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L. If sediment is
to be disposed of in a
saline soil area, the
specific conductance
or chloride
concentration values
could equal those of
the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of
the a) sediment as
well as b) sediment
disposal area to be
carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil
( from pond bottom ) is
scrapped and evenly
spread over on
embankments as thin
layer for sundrying
towards effective release
of obnoxious gases
trapped in the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay
or sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with
lining.
a) For most of the ponds,
water from the creek is
directly pumped in to the
Grow out ponds
employing diesel
pumpsets.
b) PVC Pipelines (that
carries the water from
the junction box) runs
below the embankments
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of
open canals
Calculated such as
the flow velocity in
the canal is not
higher than
maximum
permissible velocity
Covered under
2.3.1
Covered under
2.3.1
2 to 3 weeks
(This can be done
just prior to pond
preparation
without
hampering
culture operation
schedule) 2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
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2.3.4 Presence of lining in
vulnerable reaches, such as bends,
steep slopes, changes in width,
reaches with unstable soil, and
junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for well-
graded soils,
especially on the dry
side
Nil Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1 and the
cross embankments have
2:1 slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks
after settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has
free board of 30cm b)
Further, a small hume
pipe is fixed just below
the free board level for
multipurpose
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the
peripheral embankments
have 2 m top width while
top width of cross bunds
between 2 ponds is 1 m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to
increase the width of the
bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere
(lead & Lift)
1,86,600
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a
day with a cost
of INR 6000:
lead & lift INR
6000 is extra :
Thus totalling
to INR 12000 /
Ha for 15.55
Ha}
soil has to be
transported far
way as there is
no native soil
available in or
adjacent to the
4,147 4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be
taken after
harvest and
during pond
drying }
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farm.
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the
immediate farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm must not
alter hydrological
conditions of the
area.
Nil Society ponds are not
located in Natural water
ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding
communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall
commission or undertake a
participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)and disseminate
results and outcome openly in
locally appropriate language. Local
government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by
community shall have a copy of this
document.
Full compliance. The
p-SIA process and
document comply to
guidelines given
below.
Theparticipatoryelem
ent
(communityinput) is
an integralpart of the
report.
Participatory
Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA)
has to be carried
out through the
local Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of
officials from Social
Welfare and
Fisheries
Departments and
Village Panchayat
leaders by
interviewing the
villagers.
a) Aquaculture by the
small scale farmers
through Aqua Society is
by and large like a family
owned operations carried
out by the village
community in consensus.
b) Farmers belong to
various communities but
get along well with each
other
c) The aquaculture has
been carried out since
fifteen years and there is
hardly any social issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been
felt.
e) Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-
SIA) has to be carried out
through the local
Authorities by
constituting a team
1,00,000 2,222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
and preparation
of report = 15
days}
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comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers
on the benefits and
limittations of Shrimp
Aquaculture on the
Society.
3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint
registers, and complaint
acknowledgement receipts (in local
language(s)) are used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed on
paper and shared
among farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of
the conflicts shall be
resolved within six
months from the
date of being filed,
and an additional
50% six months later
(75% total within one
year).
Provision to be
made to register
complaints with
the local Panchayat
(Government)
office. The p-SIA
committee to meet
periodically (once
in 3 months) to
address the
complaints in
consultation with
the surrounding
community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of
fees to local
Panchayat
office per
annum }
267
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document evidence
of advertising
positions within local
communities before
hiring migrant
workers
Aqua Society may
notify the labour
requirement
1) in Panchayat
office of the village
enabling priority to
local labours
besides
2) inform the
village as local
panchayat
announcement
through the
authorised
Panchayat
personnel
(SAMMIDI / PILLA)
a) Mostly family members
are engaged in the work
b) In case of additional
labours are needed
(example while stocking
or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent
ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby
villages (Lakesswaram,
Perupalem etc.,) for the
entire duration of crop (4-
5 months ); These labours
stay at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out
day to day activities of
the farm {feeding, check
tray observation,
application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
d) Migrant / distant
workers are not
encouraged owing to
anonimity
2,500 56 One week
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-
signed copies are in the hands of
both parties
100% compliance 1) The contract to
be drafted both in
English and local
language
2 ) The terms of
reference of
contract explained
in detail to the
a) The work contract to
be drafted in local
language
b) Meeting to be
arranged inviting
Panchayat President and
Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
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3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance labour verbally in
presence of
Employer farmer,
Village President
and preferrably
local Fishery offier
3) signed by both
parties employer &
Employee in
presence of Village
Panchayat
President and
preferrably with
local Fishery
Officials enabling
both (Employee
and the Employer
to be clear on their
respective
commitments )
Nil Nil Nil
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at
least twice/year
Meetings with farm-
groups or
cooperatives have
been attended by at
least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on
"Planning of
Harvest" to be
organised by the
Aqua Society
making attendence
of members of
Aqua Society
complusory.
2) This meeting to
be organised at
least one month
prior to harvest
3) Representatives
of the Exporters to
be invited to the
5,000
(Meeting
expenses)
111 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
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meeting to discuss
on the possible
dates of harvests,
quantity of Shrimp
to be harvested,
size (count) and to
arrive at the price
accordingly.
4) All the
deliberations to be
properly recorded
and the minutes of
the meeting to be
signed by all
participants.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182,
with the additional exception that
any child working on the farm must
be 15 years of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory
labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour
deployed in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed
in Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no
discrimination policy on
women employment.
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
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4.3.3 Women and men receive
equal pay for equal work. Different
ethnic groups receive equal pay for
equal work
100% compliance 100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look
after the household and
Children and the male
counterpart are fully
devoted to Aquaculture
activities.
b) As mentioned earlier,
the farm is by and large
family owned activity and
hardly there is any labour
employed.
c) Few labours employed
are the locals and belong
to the same ethinic group
and there is no scope of
any ethenic
differentiation on wages.
Nil Nil Nil
4.4.1 Percentage of workers
trained in health and safety
practices, procedures and policies.
Safety equipment provided and in
use. Evidence that all farm
employees have been trained and
fully understand the training.
100% in operations
above five employees
and safety
equipment in use by
workers.
1) Training on
health & Safety
practices (First aid
related) to be
imparted to
farmers and
workers from local
primary health
centres
2) First aid kit with
requisite
emergency
medicines to be
placed at the farm
site. 3)
Safety equipments
like fire
extinguisher to be
positioned at the
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral
instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for
use
64,500
{i) First aid kit
500 * 21 =
10,500
ii) First aid
training 2days
= 2* 6000 =
12,000
iii) Training on
rescue
operations = 2
days = 2 * 6000
= 12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments-
fire
extinguishers,
Mega phone,
rain coats at
1,433 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
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farm site. least in 2
locations =
30,000}
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof
Aerator cables are
to used in
Aquaculture pond
2) Night watchmen
to be provided with
gum boots
together with torch
light
Common accidents
being : a)
Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the
age 18 are involved with
such accidents
15,000
(for 6 pairs of
Gum boots)
333 one week
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/
injury) for employee costs in a job-
related accident or injury when not
covered under national law
100% 1) Farmers need to
insure theitr
employees against
accidents at the
work place
2) There are good
number of
Insurance
companies
operating in India
in this regard.
39,000
{ 15,000 =
Insurance
annual
premium of
INR1500 for
one year per
person for 21
persons =
31,500 ;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check
up,
Documentation
expenses =
7500}
867 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
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4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the
norms of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
c) The hired labours (for
the crop basis) are paid
at par with the industry
terms on mutual
agreement (oral basis &
no written contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the
production e) It is a
matter offact that the
shrimp pond workers are
relatively paid higher
than Agriculture labours.
Nil Nil Nil
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by
workers without management
interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members and hardly
there will be employees :
b) The hired labours (for
the crop basis) is based
on mutual understanding
(on oral terms) of
remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with
the farmer (employer)
and gets sorted out
amicably all in oral terms.
Nil Nil Nil
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4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary
actions
None None a) Such incidences are
rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to
realise the mistake and
instructed not to repeat
the same
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive
disciplinary policies and procedures
None Nil Nil Nil
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse
of working hours, and overtime
laws/ expectations
None None Aquculture activities
centred on the need of
Shrimp and the working
hours are fixed
accordingly with the
mutual understanding of
labous and the employer.
Further at the end of the
crop, labours are paid
incentive as per the
production in recognition
of their hard work.
Nil Nil Nil
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent
interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms
with five workers or
more. Workers cite
verbal contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for farms
below five workers
The terms of
Reference of
Employment
outlining the
obligations of both
Employee and
Employer to be
drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be
explained to the
employee in
presence of village
Panchayat
President and local
Fishery officials,
signed by mutual
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by
and large by family
members; Few farmers
hire labours from
neighbouring villages on
crop basis with verbal
(terms and conditions)
contract.
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in
3.4.1
Covered in 3.4.1
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parties endorsing
the acceptance and
copy of the same is
retained by both
employer and
Employee
4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written
agendas and written minutes of the
meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking place
1) Members of the
Aqua Society to
assemble in full
attendance for a
review meeting at
the end of every
crop (irrespective
of the production
status) to discuss
the following:
a) Technical :
culture related,
production
oriented issues,
possible solutions
to problems,
b) Labour : Terms
of reference of
contract,
limitations if any
and suggestions to
ovecome
limitations, Wage
structures,
production
incentives etc.,
2) All such
deliberations are to
be properly
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by
and large by family
members; Few farmers
hire labours from
neighbouring villages on
crop basis. Discrepencies
if any are discussed and
sorted out amicably all in
verbal terms.
5,000
{ Meeting
Expenses }
111 The meeting is
for half a day and
15 days prior
notice to be
given to all
participants
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minuted, Signed by
all the particants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools
to prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm
spreading to the surrounding
environment (water
filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within
the farm [avoid cross
contamination, detect and prevent
emerging pathogen (s), and
monitor external signs of
pathologies and moribund animal]
Yes 1) The main source
of entry of
pathogen is from
source water hence
filteration (using
mesh bags) and
treatment of
source water
(through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is
another source of
harbouring
pathogen carrier
therefore seed
stocked should be
free of pathogens
( PCR tested for
White spot virus)
3) Crab is found to
be a carrier of
White spot Virus
and the entry of
the same in to the
farm site and
ponds to be
preventd by crab
fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp
a) The land holdings of
the farmers of these
societies are very small
( one or two ponds with
area < 1 Ha) and they can
not afford to have
reservoirs for water
treatment. Therefore
group of farmers joining
together to have few
ponds as reservoir is the
possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can
be made in to 3 groups
with 4 ponds to be
sacrificiced for reservoir,
to facilitate disinfection
of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended
for.
d) This kind of
arrangement has to be
done for the 3 (Groups)
sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had
given their 4 ponds for
reservoir has to
compensated every year
Total cost =
30,70,156 1)
cost /
compensation
on Reservoir
conversion =
28,97,656 { 30%
of area ,i.e.,
4.65 Ha ;
Production
1875 Kg / year ;
Rate Rs.275
/Kg; Feeder
canal making =
5,00,000}
2) Crab Fencing
= 79500 (@
Rs.15 /m for
5300m)
3) Bird net -
covering all the
pond of the
entire farm =
93,000
(@ Rs.6000 /
Ha for 15.5 Ha)
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
covered in 1.1.4
Total cost =
68,226
1) Reservoir
64,392
2) Crab fencing
1,766
3) Bird Netting
2,067
4) Coordinator
& Test Kits =
Already
covered in
1.1.4
Nil
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from one pond and
drop into another
ponds and thus
bird netting is to be
installed to avoid
cross
contamination
from one pond to
another.
accordingly f) This is
likely reduce the crop
production owing to
reduction in area of
operation. g) The steps c)
to f) will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab
fencing and bird net
would provide additional
measures towards
disease control and
therefore recommended.
i) Farmers of these
societies do not have
formal education
however operate the
ponds on their own with
traditional beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person)
besides test kits for
measurement of
Hydrographical
parameters would
enable farmers to
exercise greater control
on culture operation and
hence recommended.
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of
farm that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration
of supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The
mesh bag to be
installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets) 2)
Bigger meshes at
the sump (pumping
station)
68,400
{ 36 ponds ; 2
mesh bags per
pond /crop ;
material plus
stiching -
Rs.950 per bag}
1,520 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material +
stiching of mesh
bags)
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen
concentration in pond bottom with
measurement recorded one hour
before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must
be quipped with
test kits for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society
coordinators to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen,
pH to be checked
on regular basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in
1.1.4
Already covered
in 1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water
pH > 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD <
15%
SR > 60% and RSD <
15%
SR > 80% and RSD <
15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and
the average survival >
80%
Nil Nil Nil
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5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of
P.monodon
sourced from
hatcheries are
stocked.
2) SPF monodon
seeds are available
in market but for a
higher price and
booking to be done
well in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of
procuring SPF
P.vannamei seeds
as few hatcheries
in India have
obtained licence
for the production
of P.vannamei PLs.
a) SPF monodon seeds
are relatively costly
( Rs.700 per 1000 PL) in
relation to normal
monodon seeds (Rs.250
per 1000 PL) and for the
small farmer this
difference in price is quite
significant.
b) For culturing
P.vannamei a sepearate
permission cum licence
has to be obtained from
CAA
c) The SPF will be more
meaningful provided the
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
= 4,18,500
{ Rs.450
/1000PL for
0.93 million of
PL}
9,300 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional
lethal predator control of any
protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by
the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal
control of predators are
not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead
shot for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or
endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator
control not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a
scientifically substantiated predator
monitoring program that
documents the frequency of visits,
species, and number of animals
interacting with the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative
evaluation) the
occurnce of
predatory species
in the water source
in various calender
month of the year
for thorough
understanding on
the subject and to
provide grill mesh
accordingly at the
water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to
monitor the same,
identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a
staff to be appointed for
the job for a period of 1
year.
1, 92,000
1) Salary of the
staff = 1,20,000
(@ 10,000 per
month for 1
year)
2) Fees for the
cast netter =
72,000 ( @
6000 per month
for 1 year)
4,267 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and
engaging cast
netter. The
Project duration
one year
covering 2 crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of
antibiotic and medicated feed on
labeled products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of
banned antibiotics and
Chemicals. (MPEDA has
notified the list of banned
antibiotics & Chemicals
for Aquaculture use)
2) Further prior to
harvest pond reared
shrimps have to be tested
by MPEDA managed
Laboratory through ELISA
for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals
and shrimps with free of
antibiotic residues only
will be bought by the
processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for
the detection of
Antibiotic
Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken
prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
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5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be
able to make the
documents listing
all chemicals
stocked at farm
site and the usage
of the same in
ponds.
This requires the services
of a society coordinator
who need to be
appointed.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the
farm and are available to farm
workers
Yes 1) Sign boards
(written in local
language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example
handling of
bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be
displayed in
important places in
farm enabling as
reminders to
workers.
The prepartaion of sign
board involves
expenditure
Total = 30,000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 21
farmers @ 6000
per day
b) Sign Boards
@ 500 X 48
numbers =
24,000
667 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation
and fixing of the
same = 1 week}
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception
of Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in
the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage
on site of pesticides that are
banned,restricted or identified as
extremely to moderately hazardous
by theRotterdam Convention on
Prior Informed Consent (PIC), the
StockholmConvention on Persistent
Organic Pollutants (POPs), the
World Health Organization (WHO)
or the European Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
Aqua Society do
not use pesticides /
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture
ponds of the society will
be free of pesticides (as
pesticides are not used in
culture operation) hence
treatment of discharged
water towards pesticides
may not be necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals
etc.,
c) Establishment of
discharge treatment plant
will be prohibitively
expensive for small scale
farmers as it require
thorough alteration on
drainage net work
besides pond lay out .
Total cost =
9,15,625
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation
and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment
of a common
discharge water
treatment plant
covering 1 Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion
involved in of 1
Ha Area in to
Treatment
plant
1 HA = 5,15,625
+ Drainage
works =
4,00,000 =
9,15,625)
20,347 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and
along with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine
residues in pond water when
shrimp are present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples
to be given to
laboratory for
analysis of residues
of chlorine and
pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not
being used in Society
ponds of small scale Aqua
Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do
not use bleaching powder
for disinfection as they do
not have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is
being carried out in
shrimps prior to harvest
to assess antibiotic
residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in
water will be an
additional expenses for
the small scale farmers.
3500
(for 2 water
samples)
78 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not
harmful by the appropriate
competent authorities
Yes 1) Usage of
Probiotics (unless
declared harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several
brand names by various
companies are available
in the market and
farmers use them as per
their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be
used in Shrimp
Aquaculture is yet to be
published by competent
Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua Societies
to Government
and Constitution
of Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended
for Aquaculture
use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock
management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-
indigenous shrimp species unless
those species are already widely
used in commercial production
locally by the date of the
publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on
adjacent ecosystems; and the
species have been approved for
aquaculture use by a process based
on ICES code of practice on the
introductions and transfers of
marine organisms or comparable
protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is
the native species that is
being widely used for
commercial production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-
larvae must be sourced in order to
prevent genetic contamination of
their population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon
PL is sourced from the
hatcheries
b) Shrimp farmers (@ 2
per society) may be given
practical training on the
assessment of Shrimp
brood stock, seed
quality, interpretation of
Laboratory test reports
(PCR Reports,
Microscopic examination
of PL etc.,), Stress test on
Shrimp PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp
PL to farm site,
Acclimatisation of Shrimp
PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning
of society coordinator
who would be in hatchery
43,000
1)40,000
{ Training
expenses for 2
farmers at
hatchery as
recommended
by MPEDA)
2) 3000
{Expenses
incurred for the
Society co-
ordinator to
stay in hatchery
and to monitor
hatchery phase
(brood stock to
PL )}
956 Training to
farmers will be of
one month
duration
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(for a phase of 30 days or
so.,) during the larval
phase to monitor the
opeartions and record all
relevant data
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction
of invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely
P.monodon. It is worth
mentioning that for
P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds
are available and are
produced in India by few
reputed hatcheries which
has obtained licence from
National Authorities
(CAA) in this regard.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF
against OIE disease official list and
country specific disease not
specifically listed under OIE
Yes Full compliance SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost
(Rs.700 per 1000 PL as
against the price of
Rs.250 per 1000 PL for
normal seeds). The
farmers of Aqua Society
prefer normal P.monodon
seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Switching over
to SPF
monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
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6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-
raised broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodonmust be
improved over time
(100% within 6 years
after the publication
of the standards)
Full compliance for
P. vannamei
For P.monodon
time needed for
compliance
a) P.monodon brood
stocks are wild caught at
present owing to
difficulty in maturation of
pond reared P.monodon
b) Studies to be initiated
at Reseach Institutes like
CIBA, CMFRI on
domestication of
P.monodon brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private
bodies under
Government support and
Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget
for obtaining
farm raised
brood stock for
P.monodon -
Study may be
taken up in
MPEDA owned
Hatcheries at
Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period = 2
years
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management
plan or certified fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management
plan prohibits collection
of wild broodstock during
spawning months (May -
July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL
is banned as per the SOP
of the Society
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following
requirements:
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A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size
for the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing
escape of cultured
species to the Natural
Waters through drainage
canal.
b) Candidate species of
this society is P.monodon
which is native species.
Even if there is escape,
the impact is insignificant.
c) But for non native
species (like P.vannamei)
escape to Natural Habitat
is a matter of concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or
dykes are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching
in exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30
cm free board and PVC
pipes may be provided as
overflow pipes in many
places to drain of excess
water especially during
heavy rains and floods to
prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection
being done by farmers
themselves but recording
is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be
able to fulfil the
requirement of
documentation
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars
especially after every
heavy rain is done
b) Further every year
prior to commencement
of summer crop, sloping
and compaction of
embankments is done
c) Repair details could be
well documented by
positioning the Society
co-ordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing
escape of cultured
species to the Natural
Waters through drainage
canal.
b) any escape through
the mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and
wooden shutter
c) Further at the collar of
the humepipe on the
drainage side, a mesh bag
is also tied to trap the
escape if any through
outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c)
are done as routine
procedures and
documentation of any
escape could be done by
the society coordinator.
Society co-
ordinator salary
coverd in 1.1.4
Society co-
ordinator
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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F. Traps on water outlets to
catch/kill escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the
collar of hume pipe on
the drain side
Nil
{ Already
existing }
Nil
{Already
existing}
Nil
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh
bags at the collar of hume
pipe etc., the possibility
of escape is very much
limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh
and wooden shutter may
be alive for few days only
unless it is noticed and
taken, thoroughly
examined; based on the
same to be put back in to
pond itself or tobe
burried else where.
c) For the escapes
trapped in mesh bag, the
chances of it being alive is
very limitted and has to
be taken and burried.
d) The small scale farmer
will certainly inspect the
inlet every day on routine
basis to observe such
things if any and would
take action as deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed
or slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are
chill killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on
escapes and actions taken to
prevent reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden
shutters and the mesh
bags tied at the outer
collar of hume pipe of the
outlet ate the tools
employed to prevent
escapes. b)
Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing
from the farmer on daily
routinue inspection
c) Over a period of a crop
(4 to 5 months) the
documentation would
reveal the evidence of
escape if any with
quantification.
d) Accordingly if any
escapes, then the tools
need to be checked for
their efficiency, repair/
replacement to be done
enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five
years of commercial
availability
a) This needs the
involvement of
Government Authorities
to interact with Feed
Manufacturers and
impose on them to
comply to the standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a
committee
consisting og
Feed Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds
of reputed
companies.
2) It is belived that
the feed
ingredients comply
to this.
a) This needs the
involvement of
Government Authorities
to interact with Feed
Manufacturers and
impose on them to
comply to the standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used
by and large for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government
Agency should impose
that the details provided
on the feed bag is full and
complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose
regulation on all
Shrimp feed
mills}
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7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the
capture fisheries statics
need to make a list of
depleted / over fished
fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type
of fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise
the Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from
fisheries by-products) containing
products from fisheries that are
listed on CITES Appendix I, on the
IUCN’s Red List (in categories Near
Threatened Vulnerable
Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose
the regulation on the
Feed Manufacturers that
fish meal or fish oil that
are used for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed are not from fishes
that are Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered,
and Critically Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed
mill to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
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7.1.1c Stock status or assessment
of fisheries used for feed sourcing
must have been assessed within
three (exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be
peer reviewed by individuals
outside the organization that
created the assessment
Yes
a) Local Government
Agencies to have
colloboration with
National Fisheries
Research Institutes
(CMFRI) which makes
Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by
peer committee
constituted with
representatives from
Fishery Survey of India,
Government Agencies,
Feed Mill Manufactures
association etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study
and come out
with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients
from sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial
availability
a) Keeping in view of the
time frame an agenda to
be formulated for the
interaction with Local
Government Agencies
with Feed manufacturers
b) List of ingredients of
non -marine source to be
identified and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.2 The certified farm, via its
feed supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (>
5%) non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used
by and large for the
manufacture of shrimp
feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government
Agency should impose
that the details provided
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
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on the feed bag is full and
complete.
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from
the feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws,
including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable
ingredients. The ingredients must
not come from the Amazon Biome,
as geographically defined by the
Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers
Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the
Feed
Manufacturers'Associatio
n
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use
in agriculture
7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO
allowed, but no
labeling d) GMO
allowed with GMO
free label on product
that don’t use GMO’s
e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the
Feed Manufacturers
Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various
options mentioned and
accordingly the possible
cum practical options to
be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
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7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts
b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on product
that don’t use them
e) other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the
Feed Manufacturers
Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various
options mentioned and
accordingly the possible
cum practical options to
be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to
come out with
clear cut plan on
sourcing of feed
ingredients
7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures
should clearly
mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of
FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the
Fishmeal content of the
Feed is 15%, and the FCR
achieved during the crop
period is 1: 2, then FFER =
( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every crop
based on
information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content
of fish meal in
shrimp feed that
was used}
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7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about
50% of the operational
costs are the farmers are
judicious in feed
administration.
• The eFCR generally
ranges between 1.3 - 1.8
( Average 1: 1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every crop
based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula
below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production
1875 kg / Ha (P.
monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR =
1: 1.5, the Nitrogen
released = 18 kg /
Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every crop
based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in
Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus
released from the culture system
per ton of shrimp produced: see
formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and
other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production
1875 kg / Ha (P.
monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR =
1: 1.5, the
Phosphorous released
= 4.1 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be
computed at the
end of every crop
based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from
aerated ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water
Quality on the discharge
water to be undertaken
b) Society co-ordinator to
be appointed for carrying
out this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters.
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water
Quality on the Source
water to be undertaken
b) Society co-ordinator to
be appointed for carrying
out this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the
requisite parameters
( Salinity, Dissolved
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
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oxygen. pH, ammonia
etc.,)
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by
the facilities
installed to be
documented
regularly by the
Society coordinator
and based on
which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society
coordinator.
a) Presently diesel is the
fuel for generation of
power used both in water
pumping and in aeration.
b) As Diesel geretating
sets are not that
environmental friendly,
assistance is sought for
electrification.
c)Further this exercise
will contribute greatly for
reduction of operational
cost.
1) Cost of
Society
coordinator
covered in 1.1.4
2) Estimation
for getting
Electric current
to site =
12,00,000 (The
subsidy /
concession
available from
National
Authorities for
Electrification is
not considered
in the estimate)
26,667 Electrification will
take 2 months
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are
kept in farmers houses in
the village and is brought
to site daily basis to meet
the day requirement
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals
stored in impermeable containers
or buildings
100% Chemicals (used for
water application & feed
additives) are generally
stored in the containers
they were bought and are
kept in the house of the
respective farmers and is
taken to the site as per
the requirement on that
day.
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used ,
waste lubricants are sold
to the specific buyers
b) care is taken not to
spill and to throw the
waste in farm site causing
concern on pollution
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for
reuse / recycling
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.5 Percentage of non-
hazardous, non-recyclable wastes
turned over to an accredited waste
management company or landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non
hazardous wastes are
burnt in the farm site
2000
( Wages for
burning and
after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean
up each one day )
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored
and sold in bulk to
merchants
b) Few feed bags are used
as sand bags and placed
on the embankment for
protection measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to
be put in one place in
dust bin and to be sold to
merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 1,35,61,425 301,365
Peda Puluguvari palem Farmer group
Indicator Standards Requirements towards compliance Cost Time Schedule
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Action Remarks INR (Rupees) US$ {1US
$ = INR 45}
Principle 1: Comply with all
applicable national laws and local
regulations
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES NIL Farmers of the Aqua Group
are Registered with local
and National level
Authorities and have
requisite permission /
licence to carry out Shrimp
Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements
YES Nil The aquafarmers are
paying tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.3 Documents proving
compliance with all labor laws and
regulations
YES 1) In this Farmers'
Group by and large
every farmer is the
owner cum worker
themselves;
However few
farmers employ
workers.
3) As per the
Labour Department
notification hiring
labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer
is akin to hiring
labours for
Agriculture
operations and this
will not come
under the Labour
Department
perview; However,
if the employemt is
provided by
Registerd firm (in
this case the
a) In this Farmers' Group
every farmer is the owner
cum worker themselves.
b) There is no employees
c) Documents in support
of compliance to labour
laws and regulations are to
be generated.
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Farmers Group to
be a registered
body and
employment to be
made by the
Registered body
and not by
induvidual farmers)
then this
employment will
come under the
purview of Labour
Department.
1.1.4 Documents proving
compliance with discharge
regulations or permits
YES 1) Aqua Societies to
be equipped with
requsite field test
kits for the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
(Salinity, Dissolved
oxygen, pH,
Ammonia,
Aklalinity etc.,
2) For
measurement of
Parameters like
Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen
Demand (COD),
Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)
samples have to be
sent to the
laboratory adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person
(also called as Field
Supervisor) has to
be employed to
a) Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that
issues permits to practice
Aquaculture
b) The efflent dischage
regulations is under the
perview of State Pollution
control board.
c) The parameters to be
considered in effluent
discharge being Biological
Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD), Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)
Total = 1,62,000
per year
1) Salary for
Field Supervisor
@ 8,500 per
month for 12
months =
1,02,000
2) Test Kits
(lump sump) =
60,000 ( for 2
crops)
3,600 { i) Field
Supervisor salary = 2267 ;
ii) Cost of Test kits = 1333 }
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a Field
Supervisor &
procument of
requisite test kits)
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look after the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond
data Register.
1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES 1) National
Authorities like
MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes
like CIBA to be
requested to come
with a list (and
standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of
Aqua Chemicals
under National
Authorities and
seeking licence
towards
manufacture and
marketing of the
same
a) MPEDA (Marine
Products Export
Development Authority)
has issued a list of
chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture
use.
b) This Farmers Group do
not use any banned
Chemicals / Antibiotics for
Aquaculture
c) In India, as of now there
is no authorised list of
theraputants & Chemicals
for Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those
with IUCN PA category
V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
b) Mangroove vegetation is
present on the South and
South Eastern side of the
drain (water source canal) ,
which joins at sea (Bay of
Bengal ) at Nizampatnam (2
Km from the farm site.)
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent wetlands
area and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red
List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11)
must identify critical
habitat for all species
present on farms listed
as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically endangered.
Farms protect areas of
species.
1) The carrying out
of BEIA may be
entrusted with a
committee
consisting of
expertise drawn
from National
Research Institutes
like i) CIBA (Central
Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii)
NEERI (National
Environmental
Engineering
Research
Institute) ;
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out despite of
Aquaculture being practiced
at the farm site since 15 years
( with both Aquaculture and
Agriculture operations
coexisting with each other).
10,00,000 22,222 16 months
{i) 3 months
towards
formation of
committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the
study and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
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National Agencies
like iii) CAA iv)
MPEDA and v)
State Pollution
Control board to
a) Identify
threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered species
b) To recommend
measures of
protection of the
same
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None 1) Carrying out of
BEIA studies by
National Agencies
(CIBA, NEERI,
MPEDA, CAA,
Pollution Control
Board etc., )
The above mentioned BEIA
studies to also cover to
mention the species at risk
with respect to farm siting and
measures to be taken
accordingly
Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4
2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree
density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
Nil a) The farm is creek based
{Palarevu (also called as
muriki kalava) canal which
experiences tidal influence
and forms the water source
for the farm}.
b) The Farm site is not
exposed to the coast directly:
The southern ponds are about
are 2 KM away from the Bay
of Bengal
Nil Nil Nil
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2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for
adjacent natural water
bodies, 25 m each side
for confined
watercourses.
Nil a) Both the creeks and sub
canals experiences tidal
influence and run adjacent to
the boundary of the farm site.
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by EIA
and must traverse the
farm in a minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a
BEIA statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with
guidance document
framework
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA and
NEERI in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited national
body in accordance
with national
legislation
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA,
Pollution Control
Board, Central
Ground water
Board and NEERI
in the fields of
Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and NEERI
are the recognised
organisations at National level
and constituting a committee
by drawing faculties from
each of the above
organization will certainly
enable covering all the areas
besides getting accreditation
by the National Authorities.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated
management plan
published and
accessible on company
website, local
government offices,
and with local
community
representatives in
appropriate language
1) BEIA statement
to be published on
CAA website
besides copies
made available
with local Fishery
Officers of State
Government,
preferrably in
Telugu version.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained The farm is not
located in High
Conservation Value
Areas
Nil Nil Nil Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide relevant
information (see
guidance), at the scale
of
10 km to the ASC over
3 years following
certification
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10% and
sand content < 70%.
1)To be precise, the
soil samples drawn
from various points
in the farm is to be
given to Soil
Testing Laboratory
(of Agriculture
Department
located at Bapatla )
for determination
of clay and sand
content
a) The soil is of black cotton
type ( more of clay ) as the
wet soil could be made into a
ball or snake during field
tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 18.45 Ha
consisting of 44 ponds, the
probability of variation of soil
composition (clay and sand
content in different areas) can
not be ruled out.
5,000 111 2 weeks
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the
seepage, the
following options
may be considered:
1) Transporation of
clay soil nearby and
placing on pond
bottom : However
as there is no /
limitted clay soil
available adjacent
to farm area, this
option is ruledout.
2) To go in for
plastic liners
preferrably along
with embankment
slopes which has
cost implication on
small sacle farmers.
Besides heavy
capital investment
in the begining,
this needs
recurring expenses
to maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation and
experience and the field
observation made during the
study indicate water loss is
around 5 cm /day in ponds of
various locations within the
farm.
41,62,500
{HDPE lining (Cost
of the material plus
fixing/ laying) on
the slopes of the
embankment pond
sides and 4 sides
@2,25,000 per Ha
for 18.5Ha )}
92,500 3 months
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2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None NIL a) The Farmers Group by
principle, prohibit usage of
underground fresh water for
Aquaculture use
b) Drain & creeks and sub
canls also carry Agriculture
drain water from the Western
& Eastern paddy fields that
dilutes the salinity
considerably (20 ppt)
c) Moreover, there is no
underground fresh water
available in the near vicinity of
the farm site.
The Farmers village namely
Pedapuluguvari palem gets
fresh water through pipe line
from Pedagollapalem which is
9 Km away from the village.
Nil Nil Nil
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Water / Soil
testing Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
a) There is neither fresh water
(drinking water) well nor
surface water bodies close to
the farm site
b) Small farmers do not have
the requisite equipment to
measure the specific
conductance and would need
specific expertise in this
regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
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2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Soil testing
Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
This study is yet to be carried
out. a)
There is Agriculture activity
practiced both in Eastern &
Western sides of the farmsite.
The Eastern Agricultural fields
is adjacent to the Palarevu
creek to which the agriculture
drain is let out.Besides there is
a road sandwitched between
Eastern Agricuilture field and
Palarevu creek. ; Therefore
possibiliy of saline intrusion is
very much limited.
c) Agriculture & Aqua culture
is co - existing here
for the last 18 years.
covered under 2.2.4 covered under 2.2.4
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation tank.
b) The Agriculture activity
practiced on the Eastern side
of the farm site ; far away
from the farm site about 60 m
intercepted by road and
another Aquaculture farm.
c) There is limitted or very
less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture operations.
d) After the harvest and
subsequent drying, the black
soil from pond bottom is
scrapped and put on
embankment for sundrying
thus releasing Hydrogen
Sulphide.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone,
specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L. If sediment
is to be disposed of in a
saline soil area, the
specific conductance or
chloride concentration
values could equal
those of the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of
the a) sediment as
well as b) sediment
disposal area to be
carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil ( from
pond bottom ) is scrapped and
evenly spread over on
embankments as thin layer for
sundrying towards effective
release of obnoxious gases
trapped in the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay or
sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with lining.
1) There is no
feerder canal.
Water from
Palarevu Creek is
taken either
through PVC /
rubber pipes
straight to ponds
a) There exists number of
pumping stations all along the
Palarevu creek , and water is
pumped , sent to far off ponds
through PVC pipes.
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the
flow velocity in the
canal is not higher than
maximum permissible
velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
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2.3.4 Presence of lining in
vulnerable reaches, such as bends,
steep slopes, changes in width,
reaches with unstable soil, and
junctions to control erosion and
scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for well-
graded soils, especially
on the dry side
Nil Peripheral embankments have
slope 3:1 and the cross
embankments have 2:1 slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has free
board of 30cm
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the peripheral
embankments and the cross
bunds of most of the ponds
are by and large 2 m. However
few ponds have slightly
reduced top width (abut 1 m)
which need to be enhanced to
2m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to increase
the width of the bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere (lead
& Lift)
2,22,200
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a day
with a cost of INR
6000: lead & lift INR
6000 is extra : Thus
totalling to INR
12000 / Ha for 18.5
Ha }
soil has to be
transported far way
as there is no native
soil available in or
adjacent to the
farm.
4,933 4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be
taken after
harvest and
during pond
drying }
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2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of shrimp
farm must not alter
hydrological conditions
of the area.
Nil Farmers' Group ponds are not
located in Natural water ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate
farms with consideration for
surrounding communities
Indicator Standards
3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and
outcome openly in locally
appropriate language. Local
government and at least one civil
society organization chosen by
community shall have a copy of this
document.
Full compliance. The p-
SIA process and
document comply to
guidelines given below.
The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
(p-SIA) has to be
carried out through
the local
Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of
officials from Social
Welfare and
Fisheries
Departments and
Village Panchayat
leaders, Traditional
leaders,
Community Based
Organisation (CBO)
by interviewing the
villagers.
a) Aquaculture by the
Farmers Group is a small
scale operation and by and
large like a family owned
operations carried out by the
village community in
consensus.
b) Farmers belong to various
communities but get along
well with each other
c) The aquaculture has been
carried out since fifteen years
and there is hardly any social
issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been felt.
e) Participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA) has to be
carried out through the local
Authorities by constituting a
team comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers on
the benefits and limittations
of Shrimp Aquaculture on the
Society.
1,00,000 2222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
and preparation
of report = 15
days}
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint
registers, and complaint
acknowledgement receipts (in local
language(s)) are used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed on
paper and shared
among farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of the
conflicts shall be
resolved within six
months from the date
of being filed, and an
additional 50% six
months later (75%
total within one year).
Provision to be
made to register
complaints with
the local Panchayat
(Government)
office. The p-SIA
committee to meet
periodically (once
in 3 months) to
address the
complaints in
consultation with
the surrounding
community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of fees to
local Panchayat
office per annum }
267
3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document evidence of
advertising positions
within local
communities before
hiring migrant workers
Farmers'Group may
notify the labour
requirement
1) in Panchayat
office of the village
enabling priority to
local labours
besides
2) inform the
village as local
panchayat
announcement
through the
authorised
Panchayat
personnel
(SAMMIDI / PILLA)
a) Mostly family members are
engaged in the work
b) In case of additional labours
are needed (example while
stocking or harvesting etc.,)
members of the adjacent
ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby villages
(Thummalapalli &
Ganapavaram etc.,) for the
entire duration of crop (4-5
months ); These labours stay
at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out day to
day activities of the farm
{feeding, check tray
observation, application (lime,
probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
2,500 56 One week
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d) Migrant / distant workers
are not encouraged owing to
anonimity
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance 1) The contract to
be drafted both in
English and local
language
2 ) The terms of
reference of
contract explained
in detail to the
labour verbally in
presence of
Employer farmer,
Village President
and preferrably
local Fishery offier
3) Signed by both
parties employer &
Employee in
presence of Village
Panchayat
President and
preferrably with
a) The work contract to be
drafted in local language
b) Meeting to be arranged
inviting Panchayat President
and Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance
Nil Nil Nil
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local Fishery
Officials enabling
both (Employee
and the Employer
to be clear on their
respective
commitments )
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at
least twice/year
Meetings with farm-
groups or cooperatives
have been attended by
at least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on
"Planning of
Harvest" to be
organised by the
Farmers'Group
making attendence
of members of
Aqua Society
complusory.
2) This meeting to
be organised at
least one month
prior to harvest
3) Representatives
of the Exporters to
be invited to the
meeting to discuss
on the possible
dates of harvests,
quantity of Shrimp
to be harvested,
size (count) and to
arrive at the price
accordingly.
4) All the
deliberations to be
7,000
(Meeting expenses)
156 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
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properly recorded
and the minutes of
the meeting to be
signed by all
participants.
Principle 4: Operate farms with
responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be
15 years of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour deployed
in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed in
Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no discrimination
policy on women
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
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employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive
equal pay for equal work. Different
ethnic groups receive equal pay for
equal work
100% compliance 100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look after
the household and Children
and the male counterpart are
fully devoted to Aquaculture
activities.
b) As mentioned earlier, the
farm is by and large family
owned activity and hardly
there is any labour employed.
c) Few labours employed are
the locals and belong to the
same ethinic group and there
is no scope of any ethenic
differentiation on wages.
Nil Nil Nil
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4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations
above five employees
and safety equipment
in use by workers.
1) Training on
health & Safety
practices (First aid
related) to be
imparted to
farmers and
workers from local
primary health
centres 2) First aid
kit with requisite
emergency
medicines to be
placed at the farm
site. 3)
Safety equipments
like fire
extinguisher to be
positioned at the
farm site.
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for use
79000
{i) First aid kit 500 *
30 (Farmers) =
15,000
ii) First aid training
2days = 2* 6000 =
12000
iii) Training on
rescue operations =
2 days = 2 * 6000 =
12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments- fire
extinguishers, Mega
phone, rain coats
at least in 2
locations = 40,000}
1,756 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof
Aerator cables are
to used in
Aquaculture pond
2) Night watchmen
to be provided with
gum boots
together with torch
light 3) a pair of life
jacket
Common accidents being :
a) Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the age
18 are involved with such
accidents
30000
(for 10 pairs of Gum
boots + life jackets 2
numbers)
667 one week
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4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% 1) Farmers being
the owner &
worker and
Employees of few
farmers need
insurance cover
against accidents at
the work place
2) There are good
number of
Insurance
companies
operating in India
in this regard.
55,000
{45,000 = Insurance
annual premium of
@ INR 1500 per
worker per year for
30 workers ;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check up,
Documentation
expenses = 10,000}
1222 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the norms
of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by and
large by Family members;
However few farmers hire
labours from neighbouring
villages.
c) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) are paid at par
with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis
& no written contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the production
e) It is a matter of fact that
the shrimp pond workers are
relatively paid higher than
Agriculture labours.
Nil Nil Nil
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4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by and
large by Family members and
hardly there will be
employees :
b) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) is based on mutual
understanding (on oral terms)
of remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with the
farmer (employer) and gets
sorted out amicably all in oral
terms.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None None a) Such incidences are rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to realise the
mistake and instructed not to
repeat the same
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.2 Evidence of abusive
disciplinary policies and procedures
None Nil Nil Nil
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None None Aquculture activities centred
on the need of Shrimp and the
working hours are fixed
accordingly with the mutual
understanding of labous and
the employer.
Further at the end of the crop,
labours are paid incentive as
per the production in
recognition of their hard
work.
Nil Nil Nil
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4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent
interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms
with five workers or
more. Workers cite
verbal contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for farms
below five workers
The terms of
Reference of
Employment
outlining the
obligations of both
Employee and
Employer to be
drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be
explained to the
employee in
presence of village
Panchayat
President and local
Fishery officials,
signed by mutual
parties endorsing
the acceptance and
copy of the same is
retained by both
employer and
Employee
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop
basis with verbal (terms and
conditions) contract.
Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1
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4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking place
1) Members of the
Aqua Society to
assemble in full
attendance for a
review meeting at
the end of every
crop (irrespective
of the production
status) to discuss
the following:
a) Technical :
culture related,
production
oriented issues,
possible solutions
to problems,
b) Labour : Terms
of reference of
contract,
limitations if any
and suggestions to
ovecome
limitations, Wage
structures,
production
incentives etc.,
2) All such
deliberations are to
be properly
minuted, Signed by
all the particants
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages on crop
basis. Discrepencies if any
are discussed and sorted out
amicably all in verbal terms.
7500 167 The meeting is for
half a day and 15
days prior notice
to be given to all
participants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in
a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within
the farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes 1) The main source
of entry of
pathogen is from
source water hence
filteration (using
mesh bags) and
treatment of
source water
(through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is
another source of
harbouring
pathogen carrier
therefore seed
stocked should be
free of pathogens
( PCR tested for
White spot virus)
3) Crab is found to
be a carrier of
White spot Virus
and the entry of
the same in to the
farm site and
ponds to be
preventd by crab
fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp
from one pond and
drop into another
ponds and thus
bird netting is to be
installed to avoid
cross
contamination
from one pond to
another.
a) The land holdings of the
farmers of these societies are
very small ( one or two ponds
with area < 1 Ha) and they can
not afford to have reservoirs
for water treatment.
Therefore group of farmers
joining together to have few
ponds as reservoir is the
possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can be
made in to 3 groups with 4
ponds to be sacrificiced for
reservoir, to facilitate
disinfection of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended for.
d) This kind of arrangement
has to be done for the 3
(Groups) sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had given
their 4 ponds for reservoir has
to compensated every year
accordingly f) This is likely
reduce the crop production
owing to reduction in area of
operation. g) The steps c) to f)
will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab fencing
and bird net would provide
additional measures
towards disease control and
therefore recommended.
i) Farmers of these societies
do not have formal education
however operate the ponds
on their own with traditional
Total cost =
30,44,500
1) cost /
compensation on
Reservoir
conversion =
25,71,250 { 30% of
area ,i.e., 5.5 Ha ;
Production 1700 Kg
/ year ; Rate Rs.300
/Kg; Feeder canal
modification
( lumpsum) =
3,00,000} Total=
2871250
2) Crab Fencing =
62,250 (@ Rs.15 /m
for 4150m)
3) Bird net -covering
all the pond of the
entire farm =
1,11,000
(@ Rs.6000 / Ha for
18.5Ha)
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = covered
in 1.1.4
Total cost = 67,656
1) Reservoir 63,801
2) Crab fencing
1383
3) Bird Netting
2467
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = Already
covered in 1.1.4
Nil
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beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person) besides test
kits for measurement of
Hydrographical parameters
would enable farmers to
exercise greater control on
culture operation and hence
recommended.
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The
mesh bag to be
installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets) 2)
Bigger meshes at
the sump (pumping
station)
83,600
{ 44 ponds ; 2 mesh
bags per pond
/crop ; material plus
stiching - Rs.950 per
bag}
1,858 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material + stiching
of mesh bags)
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must
be quipped with
test kits for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society
coordinators to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen,
pH to be checked
on regular basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Already covered
in 1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH
> 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD <
15%
SR > 60% and RSD <
15%
SR > 80% and RSD <
15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and the
average survival > 80%
Nil Nil Nil
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5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of
P.monodon
sourced from
hatcheries are
stocked.
2) SPF monodon
seeds are available
in market but for a
higher price and
booking to be done
well in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of
procuring SPF
P.vannamei seeds
as few hatcheries in
India have obtained
licence for the
production of
P.vannamei PLs.
a) SPF monodon seeds are
relatively costly ( Rs.700 per
1000 PL) in relation to normal
monodon seeds (Rs.250 per
1000 PL) and for the small
farmer this difference in price
is quite significant.
b) For culturing P.vannamei a
sepearate permission cum
licence has to be obtained
from CAA
c) The SPF will be more
meaningful provided the
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost =
5,79,600
{ Rs.450 /1000PL
for 1.3 million of
PL}
12,880 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional
lethal predator control of any
protected, threatened or
endangered species as defined by
the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal control of
predators are not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or
endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator control
not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a
scientifically substantiated predator
monitoring program that documents
the frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative
evaluation) the
occurnce of
predatory species
in the water source
in various calender
month of the year
for thorough
understanding on
the subject and to
provide grill mesh
accordingly at the
water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to monitor
the same, identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a staff to
be appointed for the job for a
period of 1 year.
1,92,000
1) Salary of the staff
= 1,20,000 (@
10,000 per month
for 1 year)
2) Fees for the cast
netter = 72,000 ( @
6000 per month for
1 year, 1 person)
4267 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and engaging
cast netter. The
Project duration
one year covering
2 crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of banned
antibiotics and Chemicals.
(MPEDA has notified the list of
banned antibiotics &
Chemicals for Aquaculture
use)
2) Further prior to harvest
pond reared shrimps have to
be tested by MPEDA
managed Laboratory through
ELISA for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals and
shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues only will be bought
by the processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for the
detection of
Antibiotic Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be
able to make the
documents listing
all chemicals
stocked at farm site
This requires the services of a
society coordinator who need
to be appointed.
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
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and the usage of
the same in ponds.
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards
(written in local
language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example
handling of
bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be displayed
in important places
in farm enabling as
reminders to
workers.
Total = 38000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 30
farmers @ 8000 per
day
b) Sign Boards @
500 X 60 boards =
30,000
845 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation
and fixing of the
same = 1 week}
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception
of Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in
the absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
Aqua Society do
not use pesticides /
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture ponds of
the society will be free of
pesticides (as pesticides are
not used in culture operation)
hence treatment of
discharged water towards
pesticides may not be
necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals etc.,
c) Establishment of discharge
treatment plant will be
prohibitively expensive for
small scale farmers as it
require thorough alteration on
drainage net work besides
pond lay out .
Total 7,17,500
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment of a
common discharge
water treatment
plant covering 1Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion involved
in of 1Ha Area in to
Treatment plant =
4,67,500 : Lump
sum for drainage
2,50,000 ii)
Drainage net work
instead of feder
canal
15,944 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and along
with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples
to be given to
laboratory for
analysis of residues
of chlorine and
pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not being
used in Society ponds of small
scale Aqua Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do not
use bleaching powder for
disinfection as they do not
have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is being
carried out in shrimps prior to
harvest to assess antibiotic
residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in water
will be an additional expenses
for the small scale farmers.
3500
(for 2 water
samples)
78 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes 1) Usage of
Probiotics (unless
declared harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several brand
names by various companies
are available in the market
and farmers use them as per
their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be used in
Shrimp Aquaculture is yet to
be published by competent
Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua Societies
to Government
and Constitution
of Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock
origin, stock selection and effects of
stock management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is the
native species that is being
widely used for commercial
production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon PL is
sourced from the hatcheries
b) Shrimp farmers (@ 2 per
society) may be given practical
training on the assessment of
Shrimp brood stock, seed
quality, interpretation of
Laboratory test reports (PCR
Reports, Microscopic
examination of PL etc.,), Stress
test on Shrimp PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp PL
to farm site, Acclimatisation of
Shrimp PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning of
society coordinator who
would be in hatchery (for a
phase of 30 days or so.,)
during the larval phase to
monitor the opeartions and
record all relevant data
43,000
{ Training expenses
for 2 farmers at
hatchery as
recommended by
MPEDA = 40,000)
2) 3000
{Expenses incurred
for the Field
Supervisor to stay
in hatchery and to
monitor hatchery
phase (brood stock
to PL )}
956 Training to
farmers will be of
one month
duration
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6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely P.monodon.
It is worth mentioning that for
P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds are
available and are produced in
India by few reputed
hatcheries which has obtained
licence from National
Authorities (CAA) in this
regard.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes Full compliance
SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost (Rs.700
per 1000 PL as against the
price of Rs.250 per 1000 PL for
normal seeds). The farmers of
Aqua Society prefer normal
P.monodon seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over
there.
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved over
time (100% within 6
years after the
publication of the
standards)
Full compliance for
P. vannamei
For P.monodon
time needed for
compliance
a) P.monodon brood stocks
are wild caught at present
owing to difficulty in
maturation of pond reared
P.monodon b) Studies to be
initiated at Reseach Institutes
like CIBA, CMFRI on
domestication of P.monodon
brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private bodies
under Government support
and Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget for
obtaining farm
raised brood stock
for P.monodon -
Study may be taken
up in MPEDA
owned Hatcheries
at Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period = 2
years
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6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management
plan or certified fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management plan
prohibits collection of wild
broodstock during spawning
months (May - July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL is
banned as per the SOP of the
Society
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are provided
preventing escape of cultured
species to the Natural Waters
through drainage canal.
b) Candidate species of this
society is P.monodon which is
native species. Even if there is
escape, the impact is
insignificant.
c) But for non native species
(like P.vannamei) escape to
Natural Habitat is a matter of
concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30 cm
free board and PVC pipes may
be provided as overflow pipes
in many places to drain of
excess water especially during
heavy rains and floods to
prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
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C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection being
done by farmers themselves
but recording is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be able to
fulfil the requirement of
documentation
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars especially
after every heavy rain is done
b) Further every year prior to
commencement of summer
crop, sloping and compaction
of embankments is done
c) Repair details could be well
documented by positioning
the Society co-ordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are provided
preventing escape of cultured
species to the Natural Waters
through drainage canal.
b) any escape through the
mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and wooden
shutter
c) Further at the collar of the
humepipe on the drainage
side, a mesh bag is also tied to
trap the escape if any through
outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c) are
done as routine procedures
and documentation of any
escape could be done by the
society coordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the collar
of hume pipe on the drain side
Nil
{ Already existing }
Nil
{Already existing}
Nil
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G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh bags
at the collar of hume pipe
etc., the possibility of escape
is very much limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh and
wooden shutter may be alive
for few days only unless it is
noticed and taken, thoroughly
examined; based on the same
to be put back in to pond itself
or tobe burried else where.
c) For the escapes trapped in
mesh bag, the chances of it
being alive is very limitted and
has to be taken and burried.
d) The small scale farmer will
certainly inspect the inlet
every day on routine basis to
observe such things if any and
would take action as deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are chill
killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on
escapes and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden shutters
and the mesh bags tied at the
outer collar of hume pipe of
the outlet ate the tools
employed to prevent escapes.
b) Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing from
the farmer on daily routinue
inspection
c) Over a period of a crop (4 to
5 months) the documentation
would reveal the evidence of
escape if any with
quantification.
d) Accordingly if any escapes,
then the tools need to be
checked for their efficiency,
repair/ replacement to be
done enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an
environmentally efficient and
responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years
of commercial
availability
a) This needs the involvement
of Government Authorities to
interact with Feed
Manufacturers and impose
on them to comply to the
standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a committee
consisting og Feed
Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
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7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds of
reputed
companies.
2) It is belived that
the feed
ingredients comply
to this.
a) This needs the involvement
of Government Authorities to
interact with Feed
Manufacturers and impose
on them to comply to the
standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by and
large for the manufacture of
shrimp feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures of
reputed brand. b)
the Government Agency
should impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose regulation
on all Shrimp feed
mills}
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the capture
fisheries statics need to make
a list of depleted / over fished
fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type of
fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise the
Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
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7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on
CITES Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red
List (in categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and
Critically Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose the
regulation on the Feed
Manufacturers that fish meal
or fish oil that are used for the
manufacture of shrimp feed
are not from fishes that are
Near Threatened Vulnerable
Endangered, and Critically
Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes
a) Local Government Agencies
to have colloboration with
National Fisheries Research
Institutes (CMFRI) which
makes Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by peer
committee constituted with
representatives from Fishery
Survey of India, Government
Agencies, Feed Mill
Manufactures association etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study and
come out with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial availability
a) Keeping in view of the time
frame an agenda to be
formulated for the interaction
with Local Government
Agencies with Feed
manufacturers b)
List of ingredients of non -
marine source to be identified
and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
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7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by and
large for the manufacture of
shrimp feed is printed on the
feed bag by manufactures of
reputed brand. b)
the Government Agency
should impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws,
including vegetable ingredients or
products derived from vegetable
ingredients. The ingredients must
not come from the Amazon Biome,
as geographically defined by the
Brazilian Soya Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the Feed
Manufacturers'Association
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
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7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO allowed,
but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with
GMO free label on
product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet with
the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be made
on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts b)
Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on product
that don’t use them e)
other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet with
the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be made
on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
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7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures
should clearly
mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of
FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the Fishmeal
content of the Feed is 15%,
and the FCR achieved during
the crop period is 1: 2, then
FFER = ( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content
of fish meal in
shrimp feed that
was used}
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about 50%
of the operational costs are
the farmers are judicious in
feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges
between 1.3 - 1.8 ( Average 1:
1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 1700 kg /
Ha (P. monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.7,
the Nitrogen released = 25.2
kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus
released from the culture system per
ton of shrimp produced: see formula
below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 1700 kg /
Ha (P. monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.7,
the Phosphorous released =
5.05kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the discharge water to be
undertaken b) Society
co-ordinator to be appointed
for carrying out this
measurement c) Aqua
Society to be equipped with
test kits towards testing the
requisite parameters.
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the Source water to be
undertaken b) Field
Supervisor to be appointed for
carrying out this
measurement
c) Farmers' Group to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the requisite
parameters ( Salinity,
Dissolved oxygen. pH,
ammonia etc.,)
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by
a) Presently pumpsets (water
pumping) are run by electric
power and aerators using
1) Cost of Field
Supervisor covered
in 1.1.4
13,333 Electrification will
take 2 months
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7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes the facilities
installed to be
documented
regularly by the
Society coordinator
and based on
which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society
coordinator.
diesel generators.
b) As Diesel geretating sets
are not that environmental
friendly, assistance is sought
for electrification.
c)Further this exercise will
contribute greatly for
reduction of operational cost.
2) Estimation for
getting Electric
current to site =
6,00,000
(The subsidy /
concession available
from National
Authorities for
Electrification is not
considered in the
estimate)
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are kept
in farmers houses in the
village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day
requirement
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals
stored in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% Chemicals (used for water
application & feed additives)
are generally stored in the
containers they were bought
and are kept in the house of
the respective farmers and is
taken to the site as per the
requirement on that day.
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used , waste
lubricants are sold to the
specific buyers
b) care is taken not to spill
and to throw the waste in
farm site causing concern on
pollution
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for reuse /
recycling
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non hazardous
wastes are burnt in the farm
site
2000
( Wages for burning
and after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean up
each one day )
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored and
sold in bulk to merchants
b) Few feed bags are used as
sand bags and placed on the
embankment for protection
measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to be
put in one place in dust bin
and to be sold to merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 1,36,70,100 303,780
Thummnapalli Farmer group
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost
Time Schedule Action Remarks INR (Rupees)
US$
{1US $ = INR
45}
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities
are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES NIL Farmers of the Aqua Group
are Registered with local and
National level Authorities
and have requisite
permission / licence to carry
out Shrimp Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements
YES Nil The aquafarmers are paying
tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
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1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES 1) In this Farmers'
Group by and large
every farmer is the
owner cum worker
themselves;
However few
farmers employ
workers.
3) As per the Labour
Department
notification hiring
labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer is
akin to hiring
labours for
Agriculture
operations and this
will not come under
the Labour
Department
perview; However,
if the employemt is
provided by
Registerd firm (in
this case the
Farmers Group to
be a registered body
and employment to
be made by the
Registered body and
not by induvidual
farmers) then this
employment will
come under the
purview of Labour
Department.
a) In this Farmers' Group
every farmer is the owner
cum worker themselves.
c) Documents in support of
compliance to labour laws
and regulations are to be
generated.
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1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES 1) Aqua Societies to
be equipped with
requsite field test
kits for the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
(Salinity, Dissolved
oxygen, pH,
Ammonia, Aklalinity
etc.,
2) For measurement
of Parameters like
Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen
Demand (COD),
Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)
samples have to be
sent to the
laboratory adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person
(also called as Field
Supervisor) has to
be employed to look
after the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond
data Register.
a) Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that issues
permits to practice
Aquaculture
b) The efflent dischage
regulations is under the
perview of State Pollution
control board.
c) The parameters to be
considered in effluent
discharge being Biological
Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD), Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)
Total = 2,37,000 per
year
1) Salary for Field
Supervisor @ 8,500
per month for 12
months = 1,02,000
2) Salary for Field
assistant @ 6250
per month for 12
months = 75,000
3) Test Kits (lump
sump) = 60,000 ( for
2 crops)
5267 { i)
Field Supervisor
salary = 2267
ii) Field assistant
Salary = 1667 ;
iii) Cost of Test kits
= 1333 }
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a Field
Supervisor &
procument of
requisite test kits)
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and
chemical (e.g. chemicals, drugs,
pesticides and probiotics etc.)
authorized by national authorities
and used in accordance to this
standard are used
YES 1) National
Authorities like
MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes
like CIBA to be
requested to come
with a list (and
standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of
Aqua Chemicals
under National
Authorities and
seeking licence
towards
manufacture and
marketing of the
same
a) MPEDA (Marine Products
Export Development
Authority) has issued a list of
chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture use.
b) This Farmers Group do not
use any banned Chemicals /
Antibiotics for Aquaculture
c) In India, as of now there is
no authorised list of
theraputants & Chemicals for
Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural
habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for those
with IUCN PA category
V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in
mangrove ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
b) Mangroove vegetation is
present on the South and
South Eastern side of the
Ponnala canal(water source
canal) , which joins at sea
(Bay of Bengal ) at
Nizampatnam (4 Km from
the farm site.)
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100% of
equivalent wetlands
area and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
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2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11)
must identify critical
habitat for all species
present on farms
listed as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically endangered.
Farms protect areas of
species.
1) The carrying out
of BEIA may be
entrusted with a
committee
consisting of
expertise drawn
from National
Research Institutes
like i) CIBA (Central
Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii)
NEERI (National
Environmental
Engineering
Research Institute) ;
National Agencies
like iii) CAA iv)
MPEDA and v) State
Pollution Control
board to
a) Identify
threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered species
b) To recommend
measures of
protection of the
same
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out despite of
Aquaculture being practiced
at the farm site since 15
years ( with both
Aquaculture and Agriculture
operations coexisting with
each other).
10,00,000 22,222 16 months
{i) 3 months
towards formation
of committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the
study and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None 1) Carrying out of
BEIA studies by
National Agencies
(CIBA, NEERI,
MPEDA, CAA,
Pollution Control
Board etc., )
The above mentioned BEIA
studies to also cover to
mention the species at risk
with respect to farm siting
and measures to be taken
accordingly
Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast)
maximum high tide line
>/=100m, with tree
density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
Nil a) The farm is creek based
(Ponnala canal and Bhusaiah
drain which experiences
tidal influence and forms
the water source for the
farm).
b) The Southern ponds of the
Farm site are 2 KM away
from the Bay of Bengal and is
not exposed to the coast
directly.
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural
waterways
100 m each side for
adjacent natural water
bodies, 25 m each side
for confined
watercourses.
Nil a) Both the creeks
experiences tidal influence
and run adjacent to the
boundary of the farm site.
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by
EIA and must traverse
the farm in a
minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with
guidance document
framework
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA and
NEERI in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in accordance
with guidance
document frame
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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work
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited national
body in accordance
with national
legislation
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA,
Pollution Control
Board, Central
Ground water Board
and NEERI in the
fields of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in accordance
with guidance
document frame
work
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and NEERI
are the recognised
organisations at National
level and constituting a
committee by drawing
faculties from each of the
above organization will
certainly enable covering all
the areas besides getting
accreditation by the National
Authorities.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated
management plan
published and
accessible on
company website,
local government
offices, and with local
community
representatives in
appropriate language
1) BEIA statement to
be published on
CAA website besides
copies made
available with local
Fishery Officers of
State Government,
preferrably in
Telugu version.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained The farm is not
located in High
Conservation Value
Areas
Nil Nil Nil Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant information
(see guidance), at the
scale of
10 km to the ASC over
3 years following
certification
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10%
and sand
content < 70%.
1)To be precise, the
soil samples drawn
from various points
in the farm is to be
given to Soil Testing
Laboratory (of
Agriculture
Department located
at Bapatla ) for
determination of
clay and sand
content
a) The soil is of black cotton
type ( more of clay ) as the
wet soil could be made into a
ball or snake during field
tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 33.5 Ha
consisting of 72 ponds, the
probability of variation of soil
composition (clay and sand
content in different areas)
can not be ruled out.
5,000 111 2 weeks
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the
seepage, the
following options
may be considered:
1) Transporation of
clay soil nearby and
placing on pond
bottom : However
as there is no /
limitted clay soil
available adjacent
to farm area, this
option is ruledout.
2) To go in for
plastic liners
preferrably along
with embankment
slopes which has
cost implication on
small sacle farmers.
Besides heavy
capital investment
in the begining, this
needs recurring
expenses to
maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation and
experience and the field
observation made during the
study indicate water loss is
around 5 cm /day in ponds
of various locations within
the farm.
75,37,500
{HDPE lining (Cost of
the material plus
fixing/ laying) on the
slopes of the
embankment pond
sides and 4 sides
@2,25,000 per Ha
for 33.5 Ha )}
1,67,500 3 months
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2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None NIL a) The Farmers Group by
principle, prohibit usage of
underground fresh water for
Aquaculture use
b) Ponnala & Bhusaiah creeks
also carry Agriculture drain
water from the Western
paddy fields that dilutes the
salinity considerably (20 ppt)
b) Moreover, there is no
underground fresh water
available in the near vicinity
of the farm site.
The Farmers village namely
Thummalapalli gets fresh
water through pipe from
Pedagollapalem which is 5
Km away from the village.
Nil Nil Nil
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Water / Soil
testing Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
a) There is neither fresh
water (drinking water) well
nor surface water bodies
close to the farm site
b) Small farmers do not have
the requisite equipment to
measure the specific
conductance and would need
specific expertise in this
regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
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2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural
fields
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L
1) Soil testing
Labarotary attached
to Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
This study is yet to be carried
out. a)
There is very limitted
Agriculture activity There is
very little Agriculture activity
practiced practiced and the
Agriculture fields are 1.0 Km
away from the Eastern
boundary of the farm
site(sandy area) ; Therefore
possibiliy of saline intrusion
in very much limited.
c) Agriculture & Aqua
culture is co -
existing here for the last 15
years.
covered under 2.2.4 covered under
2.2.4
2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation tank.
b) The Agriculture activity
practiced on the Western
side of the farm site ; far
away from the farm site
about 600 m intercepted by
road and another
Aquaculture farm.
c) There is limitted or very
less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture operations.
d) After the harvest and
subsequent drying, the black
soil from pond bottom is
scrapped and put on
embankment for sundrying
thus releasing Hydrogen
Sulphide.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or
chloride concentration of sediment
used as fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone,
specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride concentration
<300 mg/L. If
sediment is to be
disposed of in a saline
soil area, the specific
conductance or
chloride concentration
values could equal
those of the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of the
a) sediment as well
as b) sediment
disposal area to be
carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil ( from
pond bottom ) is scrapped
and evenly spread over on
embankments as thin layer
for sundrying towards
effective release of
obnoxious gases trapped in
the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay
or sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with lining.
1) Water from
Ponnala canal /
Busiahah Canal is
taken either by
Stone lined canal or
through PVC /
rubber pipes
straight to ponds
a) From Ponnala main creek,
there are about 6 sub creeks
that take the water almost all
the areas of the farm site. B)
The ponds that are adjacent
to sub creek pump the water
directly in to the pond while
the ponds located away use
earthen canal (Stone lined )
Nil Nil Nil
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2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as the
flow velocity in the
canal is not higher
than maximum
permissible velocity
or PVC Pipes.
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for well-
graded soils, especially
on the dry side
Nil Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1 and the cross
embankments have 2:1 slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has free
board of 30cm
Nil Nil Nil
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2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the peripheral
embankments and the cross
bunds of most of the ponds
are by and large 2 m.
However few ponds have
slightly reduced top width
(abut 1 m) which need to be
enhanced to 2m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to increase
the width of the bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere (lead
& Lift)
4,02,000
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a day
with a cost of INR
6000: lead & lift INR
6000 is extra : Thus
totalling to INR
12000 / Ha for 33.5
Ha }
soil has to be
transported far way
as there is no native
soil available in or
adjacent to the
farm.
8,933 4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be taken
after harvest and
during pond
drying }
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm must not
alter hydrological
conditions of the area.
Nil Farmers' Group ponds are
not located in Natural water
ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding
communities
Indicator Standards
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3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The
p-SIA process and
document comply to
guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
(p-SIA) has to be
carried out through
the local Authorities
by constituting a
team comprising of
officials from Social
Welfare and
Fisheries
Departments and
Village Panchayat
leaders, Traditional
leaders, Community
Based Organisation
(CBO) by
interviewing the
villagers.
a) Aquaculture by the
Farmers Group is a small
scale operation and by and
large like a family owned
operations carried out by the
village community in
consensus.
b) Farmers belong to various
communities but get along
well with each other
c) The aquaculture has been
carried out since fifteen
years and there is hardly
any social issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been
felt.
e) Participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
has to be carried out through
the local Authorities by
constituting a team
comprising of officials from
Social Welfare and Fisheries
Departments by interviwing
the villagers on the benefits
and limittations of Shrimp
Aquaculture on the Society.
1,00,000 2222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
and preparation
of report = 15
days}
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed on
paper and shared
among farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of the
conflicts shall be
resolved within six
months from the date
of being filed, and an
additional 50% six
months later (75%
total within one year).
Provision to be
made to register
complaints with the
local Panchayat
(Government)
office. The p-SIA
committee to meet
periodically (once in
3 months) to
address the
complaints in
consultation with
the surrounding
community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of fees to
local Panchayat
office per annum }
267
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document evidence of
advertising positions
within local
communities before
hiring migrant workers
Farmers'Group may
notify the labour
requirement
1) in Panchayat
office of the village
enabling priority to
local labours
besides
2) inform the village
as local panchayat
announcement
through the
authorised
Panchayat
personnel
(SAMMIDI / PILLA)
a) Mostly family members
are engaged in the work
b) In case of additional
labours are needed (example
while stocking or harvesting
etc.,) members of the
adjacent ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby villages
(Tummalapalli, Ganapavaram
etc.,) for the entire duration
of crop (4-5 months ); These
labours stay at the farm site
itself throughout to carry out
day to day activities of the
farm {feeding, check tray
observation, application
(lime, probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
d) Migrant / distant workers
are not encouraged owing to
anonimity
2,500 56 One week
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both
parties
100% compliance 1) The contract to
be drafted both in
English and local
language
2 ) The terms of
reference of
contract explained
in detail to the
labour verbally in
presence of
Employer farmer,
Village President
and preferrably
local Fishery offier
3) Signed by both
a) The work contract to be
drafted in local language
b) Meeting to be arranged
inviting Panchayat President
and Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
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3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of
the agreement is mutually
understood
100% compliance parties employer &
Employee in
presence of Village
Panchayat President
and preferrably with
local Fishery
Officials enabling
both (Employee and
the Employer to be
clear on their
respective
commitments )
Nil Nil Nil
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at
least twice/year
Meetings with farm-
groups or
cooperatives have
been attended by at
least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on
"Planning of
Harvest" to be
organised by the
Farmers'Group
making attendence
of members of Aqua
Society complusory.
2) This meeting to
be organised at
least one month
prior to harvest
3) Representatives
of the Exporters to
be invited to the
meeting to discuss
on the possible
dates of harvests,
quantity of Shrimp
to be harvested, size
(count) and to arrive
at the price
accordingly.
4) All the
deliberations to be
properly recorded
and the minutes of
the meeting to be
signed by all
12,000
(Meeting expenses)
267 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
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participants.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any
child working on the farm must be 15
years of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of
forced, bonded or compulsory labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour deployed
in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed in
Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no discrimination
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
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policy on women
employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
work
100% compliance 100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look
after the household and
Children and the male
counterpart are fully devoted
to Aquaculture activities.
b) As mentioned earlier, the
farm is by and large family
owned activity and hardly
there is any labour
employed.
c) Few labours employed are
the locals and belong to the
same ethinic group and there
is no scope of any ethenic
differentiation on wages.
Nil Nil Nil
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees
have been trained and fully
understand the training.
100% in operations
above five employees
and safety equipment
in use by workers.
1) Training on
health & Safety
practices (First aid
related) to be
imparted to farmers
and workers from
local primary health
centres 2) First aid
kit with requisite
emergency
medicines to be
placed at the farm
site. 3)
Safety equipments
like fire extinguisher
to be positioned at
the farm site.
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral
instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for
use
1,23,000
{i) First aid kit 500 *
38 (farmers) =
19,000
ii) First aid training
2days = 2* 6000 =
12000
iii) Training on
rescue operations =
2 days = 2 * 6000 =
12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments- fire
extinguishers, Mega
phone, rain coats
at least in 4
locations = 80,000}
2,733 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
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4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof
Aerator cables are
to used in
Aquaculture pond
2) Night watchmen
to be provided with
gum boots together
with torch light 3) a
pair of life jacket
Common accidents being :
a) Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the age
18 are involved with such
accidents
50,000
(for 12 pairs of Gum
boots+ 4 life jackets)
1111 one week
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% 1) Farmers being
the owner & worker
and Employees of
few farmers need
insurance cover
against accidents at
the work place
2) There are good
number of
Insurance
companies
operating in India in
this regard.
67,000
{57,000 = Insurance
annual premium of
INR 1500 for one
year per worker for
38 persons;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check up,
Documentation
expenses = 10,000}
1489 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
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4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the
norms of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members; However few
farmers hire labours from
neighbouring villages.
c) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) are paid at par
with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis
& no written contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the production
e) It is a matter of fact that
the shrimp pond workers are
relatively paid higher than
Agriculture labours.
Nil Nil Nil
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by
and large by Family
members and hardly there
will be employees :
b) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) is based on
mutual understanding (on
oral terms) of remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with the
farmer (employer) and gets
sorted out amicably all in
oral terms.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None None a) Such incidences are rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to realise
the mistake and instructed
Nil Nil Nil
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4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None not to repeat the same Nil Nil Nil
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None None Aquculture activities centred
on the need of Shrimp and
the working hours are fixed
accordingly with the mutual
understanding of labous and
the employer.
Further at the end of the
crop, labours are paid
incentive as per the
production in recognition of
their hard work.
Nil Nil Nil
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete
set of contracts is filed in office,
mutually signed, and copies are
available with employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms
with five workers or
more. Workers cite
verbal contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for farms
below five workers
The terms of
Reference of
Employment
outlining the
obligations of both
Employee and
Employer to be
drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be
explained to the
employee in
presence of village
Panchayat President
and local Fishery
officials, signed by
mutual parties
endorsing the
acceptance and
copy of the same is
retained by both
employer and
Employee
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages
on crop basis with verbal
(terms and conditions)
contract.
Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1
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4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per
year on the basis of written agendas
and written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking place
1) Members of the
Aqua Society to
assemble in full
attendance for a
review meeting at
the end of every
crop (irrespective of
the production
status) to discuss
the following:
a) Technical :
culture related,
production oriented
issues, possible
solutions to
problems,
b) Labour : Terms of
reference of
contract, limitations
if any and
suggestions to
ovecome
limitations, Wage
structures,
production
incentives etc.,
2) All such
deliberations are to
be properly
minuted, Signed by
all the particants
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages
on crop basis. Discrepencies
if any are discussed and
sorted out amicably all in
verbal terms.
15,000
{ Meeting
Expenses }
333 The meeting is for
half a day and 15
days prior notice
to be given to all
participants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes 1) The main source
of entry of pathogen
is from source water
hence filteration
(using mesh bags)
and treatment of
source water
(through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is
another source of
harbouring
pathogen carrier
therefore seed
stocked should be
free of pathogens
( PCR tested for
White spot virus)
3) Crab is found to
be a carrier of White
spot Virus and the
entry of the same in
to the farm site and
ponds to be
preventd by crab
fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp
from one pond and
drop into another
ponds and thus bird
netting is to be
installed to avoid
cross contamination
from one pond to
another.
a) The land holdings of the
farmers of these societies are
very small ( one or two
ponds with area < 1 Ha) and
they can not afford to have
reservoirs for water
treatment. Therefore group
of farmers joining together
to have few ponds as
reservoir is the possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can be
made in to 3 groups with 4
ponds to be sacrificiced for
reservoir, to facilitate
disinfection of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended for.
d) This kind of arrangement
has to be done for the 3
(Groups) sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had
given their 4 ponds for
reservoir has to
compensated every year
accordingly f) This is likely
reduce the crop production
owing to reduction in area of
operation. g) The steps c) to
f) will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab
fencing and bird net would
provide additional
measures towards disease
control and therefore
recommended.
i) Farmers of these societies
do not have formal
Total cost =
53,04,000
1) cost /
compensation on
Reservoir
conversion =
44,00,000 { 30% of
area ,i.e., 10 Ha ;
Production 1600 Kg
/ year ; Rate Rs.275
/Kg; Feeder canal
modification
( lumpsum) =
6,00,000} Total=
50,00,000
2) Crab Fencing =
1,00,000 (@ Rs.15
/m for 6667m)
3) Bird net -covering
all the pond of the
entire farm =
2,04,000
(@ Rs.6000 / Ha for
34 Ha)
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = covered
in 1.1.4
Total cost =
1,17,867
1) Reservoir
1,11,111
2) Crab fencing
2222
3) Bird Netting
4533
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = Already
covered in 1.1.4
Nil
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education however operate
the ponds on their own with
traditional beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person) besides
test kits for measurement of
Hydrographical parameters
would enable farmers to
exercise greater control on
culture operation and hence
recommended.
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The mesh
bag to be installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets) 2)
Bigger meshes at
the sump (pumping
station)
1,36,800
{ 72 ponds ; 2 mesh
bags per pond
/crop ; material plus
stiching - Rs.950 per
bag}
3,040 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material + stiching
of mesh bags)
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must
be quipped with
test kits for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society
coordinators to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen, pH
to be checked on
regular basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Already covered in
1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD <
15%
SR > 60% and RSD <
15%
SR > 80% and RSD <
15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and the
average survival > 80%
Nil Nil Nil
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5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of P.monodon
sourced from
hatcheries are
stocked.
2) SPF monodon
seeds are available
in market but for a
higher price and
booking to be done
well in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of
procuring SPF
P.vannamei seeds as
few hatcheries in
India have obtained
licence for the
production of
P.vannamei PLs.
a) SPF monodon seeds are
relatively costly ( Rs.700 per
1000 PL) in relation to
normal monodon seeds
(Rs.250 per 1000 PL) and for
the small farmer this
difference in price is quite
significant.
b) For culturing P.vannamei a
sepearate permission cum
licence has to be obtained
from CAA
c) The SPF will be more
meaningful provided the
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost =
10,55,250
{ Rs.450 /1000PL for
2.34 million of PL}
23,450 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over there.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Red List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal control of
predators are not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-
protected, threatened or endangered
species
None compliance Lead shot predator control
not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative
evaluation) the
occurnce of
predatory species in
the water source in
various calender
month of the year
for thorough
understanding on
the subject and to
provide grill mesh
accordingly at the
water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to monitor
the same, identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a staff to
be appointed for the job for
a period of 1 year.
2,64,000
1) Salary of the staff
= 1,20,000 (@
10,000 per month
for 1 year)
2) Fees for the cast
2 netter = 1,44,000
( @ 6000 per month
for 1 year, 2
persons)
5867 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and engaging
cast netter. The
Project duration
one year covering
2 crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of banned
antibiotics and Chemicals.
(MPEDA has notified the list
of banned antibiotics &
Chemicals for Aquaculture
use)
2) Further prior to harvest
pond reared shrimps have to
be tested by MPEDA
managed Laboratory
through ELISA for the residue
of antibiotics and Chemicals
and shrimps with free of
antibiotic residues only will
be bought by the processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for the
detection of
Antibiotic Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
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5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the
farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be
able to make the
documents listing all
chemicals stocked at
farm site and the
usage of the same in
ponds.
This requires the services of
a society coordinator who
need to be appointed.
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards
(written in local
language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example
handling of
bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be displayed
in important places
in farm enabling as
reminders to
workers.
Total = 49,000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 38
farmers @ 9000 per
day
b) Sign Boards @
500 X 80 boards =
40,000
1,089 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation and
fixing of the same
= 1 week}
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely
to moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
Aqua Society do not
use pesticides /
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture ponds of
the society will be free of
pesticides (as pesticides are
not used in culture
operation) hence treatment
of discharged water towards
pesticides may not be
necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals etc.,
c) Establishment of discharge
treatment plant will be
prohibitively expensive for
small scale farmers as it
require thorough alteration
on drainage net work
besides pond lay out .
Total 13,80,000
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment of a
common discharge
water treatment
plant covering 2 Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion involved
in of 2 Ha Area in to
Treatment plant =
8,80,000 ii)
Drainage net work -
lumpsum = 5,00,000
30,667 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and along
with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples to
be given to
laboratory for
analysis of residues
of chlorine and
pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not being
used in Society ponds of
small scale Aqua Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do
not use bleaching powder for
disinfection as they do not
have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is
being carried out in shrimps
prior to harvest to assess
antibiotic residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in water
will be an additional
expenses for the small scale
farmers.
7000
(for 4 water
samples)
156 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic
bacterial strains deemed not harmful
by the appropriate competent
authorities
Yes 1) Usage of
Probiotics (unless
declared harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several brand
names by various companies
are available in the market
and farmers use them as per
their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be used in
Shrimp Aquaculture is yet to
be published by competent
Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua Societies
to Government
and Constitution
of Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock
management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in
commercial production locally by the
date of the publication of the ShAD
standards; there is no evidence of
establishment or impact on adjacent
ecosystems; and the species have
been approved for aquaculture use
by a process based on ICES code of
practice on the introductions and
transfers of marine organisms or
comparable protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is the
native species that is being
widely used for commercial
production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon PL
is sourced from the
hatcheries b)
Shrimp farmers (@ 2 per
society) may be given
practical training on the
assessment of Shrimp brood
stock, seed quality,
interpretation of Laboratory
test reports (PCR Reports,
Microscopic examination of
PL etc.,), Stress test on
Shrimp PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp PL
to farm site, Acclimatisation
of Shrimp PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning of
society coordinator who
would be in hatchery (for a
phase of 30 days or so.,)
during the larval phase to
monitor the opeartions and
83,000
{ Training expenses
for 4 farmers at
hatchery as
recommended by
MPEDA)
2) 3000
{Expenses incurred
for the Field
Supervisor to stay in
hatchery and to
monitor hatchery
phase (brood stock
to PL )}
1844 Training to
farmers will be of
one month
duration
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record all relevant data
6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely P.monodon.
It is worth mentioning that
for P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds
are available and are
produced in India by few
reputed hatcheries which has
obtained licence from
National Authorities (CAA) in
this regard.
Nil Nil Nil
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6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes Full compliance SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost (Rs.700
per 1000 PL as against the
price of Rs.250 per 1000 PL
for normal seeds). The
farmers of Aqua Society
prefer normal P.monodon
seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under 5.1.6.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the
SPF monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over there.
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved
over time (100%
within 6 years after
the publication of the
standards)
Full compliance for
P. vannamei
For P.monodon time
needed for
compliance
a) P.monodon brood stocks
are wild caught at present
owing to difficulty in
maturation of pond reared
P.monodon b) Studies to be
initiated at Reseach
Institutes like CIBA, CMFRI on
domestication of P.monodon
brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private
bodies under Government
support and Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget for
obtaining farm
raised brood stock
for P.monodon -
Study may be taken
up in MPEDA owned
Hatcheries at Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period = 2
years
6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management plan
prohibits collection of wild
broodstock during spawning
months (May - July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL is
banned as per the SOP of the
Society
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed
and well-maintained culture system
to prevent escapes at harvest and
during grow-out demonstrated
through the following requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing escape
of cultured species to the
Natural Waters through
drainage canal.
b) Candidate species of this
society is P.monodon which
is native species. Even if
there is escape, the impact is
insignificant.
c) But for non native species
(like P.vannamei) escape to
Natural Habitat is a matter of
concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30 cm
free board and PVC pipes
may be provided as overflow
pipes in many places to drain
of excess water especially
during heavy rains and floods
to prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection being
done by farmers themselves
but recording is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be able to
fulfil the requirement of
documentation
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars especially
after every heavy rain is
done b)
Further every year prior to
commencement of summer
crop, sloping and compaction
of embankments is done
c) Repair details could be
well documented by
positioning the Society co-
ordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is
recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are
provided preventing escape
of cultured species to the
Natural Waters through
drainage canal.
b) any escape through the
mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and
wooden shutter
c) Further at the collar of the
humepipe on the drainage
side, a mesh bag is also tied
to trap the escape if any
through outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c) are
done as routine procedures
and documentation of any
escape could be done by the
society coordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the collar
of hume pipe on the drain
side
Nil
{ Already existing }
Nil
{Already existing}
Nil
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G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh bags
at the collar of hume pipe
etc., the possibility of escape
is very much limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh
and wooden shutter may be
alive for few days only unless
it is noticed and taken,
thoroughly examined; based
on the same to be put back
in to pond itself or tobe
burried else where.
c) For the escapes trapped in
mesh bag, the chances of it
being alive is very limitted
and has to be taken and
burried.
d) The small scale farmer will
certainly inspect the inlet
every day on routine basis to
observe such things if any
and would take action as
deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are chill
killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden
shutters and the mesh bags
tied at the outer collar of
hume pipe of the outlet ate
the tools employed to
prevent escapes. b)
Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing from
the farmer on daily routinue
inspection
c) Over a period of a crop (4
to 5 months) the
documentation would reveal
the evidence of escape if any
with quantification.
d) Accordingly if any escapes,
then the tools need to be
checked for their efficiency,
repair/ replacement to be
done enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or
fish oil originating from fisheries
certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
100% within five years
of commercial
availability
a) This needs the
involvement of Government
Authorities to interact with
Feed Manufacturers and
impose on them to comply to
the standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a committee
consisting og Feed
Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
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7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
2) It is belived that
the feed ingredients
comply to this.
a) This needs the
involvement of Government
Authorities to interact with
Feed Manufacturers and
impose on them to comply to
the standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the
manufacture of shrimp feed
is printed on the feed bag by
manufactures of reputed
brand. b) the
Government Agency should
impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose regulation
on all Shrimp feed
mills}
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that
are classified as depleted or
overfished by regional, national or
local fisheries management
authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the
capture fisheries statics need
to make a list of depleted /
over fished fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type of
fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise the
Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
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7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products
from fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose the
regulation on the Feed
Manufacturers that fish meal
or fish oil that are used for
the manufacture of shrimp
feed are not from fishes that
are Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and
Critically Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish
requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details
and act
accordingly}
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes
a) Local Government
Agencies to have
colloboration with National
Fisheries Research Institutes
(CMFRI) which makes
Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by
peer committee constituted
with representatives from
Fishery Survey of India,
Government Agencies, Feed
Mill Manufactures
association etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study and
come out with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration
for species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L
member’s certification scheme that
addresses environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial
availability
a) Keeping in view of the
time frame an agenda to be
formulated for the
interaction with Local
Government Agencies with
Feed manufacturers
b) List of ingredients of non -
marine source to be
identified and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
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7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the
manufacture of shrimp feed
is printed on the feed bag by
manufactures of reputed
brand. b) the
Government Agency should
impose that the details
provided on the feed bag is
full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the
Feed
Manufacturers'Association
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
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7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO allowed,
but no labeling d)
GMO allowed with
GMO free label on
product that don’t use
GMO’s e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts
b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on product
that don’t use them
e) other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet
with the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing
of feed
ingredients
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7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures
should clearly
mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of
FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the Fishmeal
content of the Feed is 15%,
and the FCR achieved during
the crop period is 1: 2, then
FFER = ( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content of
fish meal in
shrimp feed that
was used}
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about
50% of the operational costs
are the farmers are judicious
in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges
between 1.3 - 1.8 ( Average
1: 1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 1600 kg /
Ha (P. monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.5,
the Nitrogen released =
15.51 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for P.monodon
and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 1600 kg /
Ha (P. monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.5,
the Phosphorous released =
3.73 kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of
every crop based
on information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of
Feed used during
the crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality
on the discharge water to be
undertaken b)
Society co-ordinator to be
appointed for carrying out
this measurement c)
Aqua Society to be equipped
with test kits towards testing
the requisite parameters.
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality
on the Source water to be
undertaken b) Field
Supervisor to be appointed
for carrying out this
measurement
c) Farmers' Group to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the requisite
parameters ( Salinity,
Dissolved oxygen. pH,
ammonia etc.,)
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by the
facilities installed to
a) Presently 70% of the
farmers have elctricity
connection and 30% of
farmers depend on diesel as
1) Cost of Field
Supervisor covered
in 1.1.4
2) Estimation for
15,556 Electrification will
take 2 months
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7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes be documented
regularly by the
Society coordinator
and based on which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society coordinator.
the fuel for generation of
power used both in water
pumping and in aeration.
b) As Diesel geretating sets
are not that environmental
friendly, assistance is sought
for electrification.
c)Further this exercise will
contribute greatly for
reduction of operational
cost.
getting Electric
current to site =
7,00,000 (The
subsidy / concession
available from
National Authorities
for Electrification is
not considered in
the estimate)
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are
kept in farmers houses in the
village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day
requirement
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% Chemicals (used for water
application & feed additives)
are generally stored in the
containers they were bought
and are kept in the house of
the respective farmers and is
taken to the site as per the
requirement on that day.
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used , waste
lubricants are sold to the
specific buyers
b) care is taken not to spill
and to throw the waste in
farm site causing concern on
pollution
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for reuse /
recycling
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non hazardous
wastes are burnt in the farm
site
2000
( Wages for burning
and after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean up
each one day )
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored and
sold in bulk to merchants
b) Few feed bags are used as
sand bags and placed on the
embankment for protection
measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to be
put in one place in dust bin
and to be sold to merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 21,063,195 468,071
Karlapalem Farmer group
Indicator Standards
Requirements towards compliance Cost
Time Schedule Action Remarks INR (Rupees)
US$
{1US $ = INR
45}
Principle 1: Comply with all applicable national laws and local regulations
1.1.1 Documents proving compliance
with local and national authorities are
available (e.g., permits, evidence of
lease, concessions and rights to land
and/or water use)
YES NIL Farmers of the Aqua Group
are Registered with local and
National level Authorities and
have requisite permission /
licence to carry out Shrimp
Aquaculture
Nil Nil Nil
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1.1.2 Documents proving compliance
with all tax requirements
YES Nil The aquafarmers are paying
tax annually
Nil Nil Nil
1.1.3 Documents proving compliance
with all labor laws and regulations
YES 1) In this Farmers'
Group every farmer
is the owner cum
worker themselves.
2) There is no
labour employed.
3) As per the Labour
Department
notification hiring
labours for
Aquaculture by the
induvidual farmer
is akin to hiring
labours for
Agriculture
operations and this
will not come under
the Labour
Department
perview; However,
if the employemt is
provided by
Registerd firm (in
this case the
Farmers Group to
be a registered
body and
employment to be
made by the
Registered body
and not by
induvidual farmers)
then this
employment will
come under the
purview of Labour
Department.
a) In this Farmers' Group
every farmer is the owner
cum worker themselves.
b) There is no worker
employed by the farmers.
c) Documents in support of
compliance to labour laws
and regulations are to be
generated.
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1.1.4 Documents proving compliance
with discharge regulations or permits
YES 1) Aqua Societies to
be equipped with
requsite field test
kits for the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
(Salinity, Dissolved
oxygen, pH,
Ammonia, Aklalinity
etc.,
2) For measurement
of Parameters like
Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen
Demand (COD),
Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)
samples have to be
sent to the
laboratory adjacent
3) Semi Skilled
Technical person
(also called as Field
Supervisor) has to
be employed to
look after the
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters and
recording the same
accordingly in
prescribed Pond
data Register.
a) Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA) is the
National Agency that issues
permits to practice
Aquaculture
b) The efflent dischage
regulations is under the
perview of State Pollution
control board.
c) The parameters to be
considered in effluent
discharge being Biological
Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD), Total Suspended Solids
(TSS)
Total = 1,62,000 per
year
1) Salary for Field
Supervisor @ 8,500
per month for 12
months = 1,02,000
2) Test Kits (lump
sump) = 60,000 ( for
2 crops)
3,600 { i)
Field Supervisor
salary = 2267 ;
ii) Cost of Test kits
= 1333 }
1 month
( to identify and
appoint a Field
Supervisor &
procument of
requisite test kits)
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1.1.5 Only theraputants and chemical
(e.g. chemicals, drugs, pesticides and
probiotics etc.) authorized by national
authorities and used in accordance to
this standard are used
YES 1) National
Authorities like
MPEDA, CAA in
colloboration with
Research Institutes
like CIBA to be
requested to come
with a list (and
standard) of
Theraputants &
Chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use
2) This calls for
Registration of
manufacturers of
Aqua Chemicals
under National
Authorities and
seeking licence
towards
manufacture and
marketing of the
same
a) MPEDA (Marine Products
Export Development
Authority) has issued a list of
chemicals and antibiotics
banned for Aquaculture use.
b) This Farmers Group do not
use any banned Chemicals /
Antibiotics for Aquaculture
c) In India, as of now there is
no authorised list of
theraputants & Chemicals for
Aquaculture notified
/declared by National
Authorities.
6 months
Principle :2 Site farms in environmentally suitable locations while conserving biodiversity and important Natural habitats
Indicator Standards
2.1.1 Allowance for siting in National
Protected Areas (PAs)
None, except for
those with IUCN PA
category V or VI
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natioal Protected Areas
Nil Nil
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2.1.2 Allowance for siting in mangrove
ecosystems
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100%
of equivalent area.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Mangrove ecosystems
Nil Nil
2.1.3 Allowance for siting in natural
wetlands.
None, except in areas
needed for pumping
stations and canals
with appropriate
offsetting via
restoration of 100%
of equivalent
wetlands area and
characteristics.
Nil The Shrimp ponds of the
Farmers' Group is not in
Natural Wetlands
Nil Nil
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2.1.4 Allowance for siting in habitats
of species listed by the IUCN Red List.
BEIA (2.1.9-2.1.11)
must identify critical
habitat for all species
present on farms
listed as threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered or
critically endangered.
Farms protect areas
of species.
1) The carrying out
of BEIA may be
entrusted with a
committee
consisting of
expertise drawn
from National
Research Institutes
like i) CIBA (Central
Institute of
Brackishwater
Aquaculture) ii)
NEERI (National
Environmental
Engineering
Research Institute) ;
National Agencies
like iii) CAA iv)
MPEDA and v)
State Pollution
Control board to
a) Identify
threatened,
vulnerable,
endangered species
b) To recommend
measures of
protection of the
same
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out despite of
Aquaculture being practiced
at the farm site since 15 years
( with both Aquaculture and
Agriculture operations
coexisting with each other).
10,00,000 22,222 16 months
{i) 3 months
towards formation
of committee
ii) 12 months to
carry out the study
and
iii) 1 month
towards
compilation of
data and
preparation of
Document}
2.1.5 Allowance for siting in critical
habitats of species at risk as defined
by national listing processes.
None 1) Carrying out of
BEIA studies by
National Agencies
(CIBA, NEERI,
MPEDA, CAA,
Pollution Control
Board etc., )
The above mentioned BEIA
studies to also cover to
mention the species at risk
with respect to farm siting
and measures to be taken
accordingly
Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4 Covered by 2.1.4
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2.1.6 Minimum width and density of
buffer zone between farm boundary
and closest (exposed coast) maximum
high tide line
>/=100m, with tree
density
>/=30 trees *100 m-2
Nil a) The farm is creek based
(Buchingham canal ; which
experiences tidal influence
being the water source for
the farm).
b) The ponds are 1 KM away
from the Bay of Bengal and is
not exposed to the coast
directly.
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.7 Minimum width and
characteristics of riparian buffers
between farms and natural waterways
100 m each side for
adjacent natural
water bodies, 25 m
each side for
confined
watercourses.
Nil a) The farm is creek based
Buchingham canal which has
tidal influence which
experiences tidal influence
being the water source for
the farm.
b) The distance between the
farm boundary and that of
the Natural Water Source
(i.e., Buchingham canal )
being more than 100m
Nil Nil Nil
2.1.8 Size of corridors on farms Size determined by
EIA and must traverse
the farm in a
minimum of 2
perpendicular
directions
2.1.9 Presence and content of a BEIA
statement.
BEIA statement in
accordance with
guidance document
framework
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA and
NEERI in the fields
of Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
As of now there is no BEIA
carried out
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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guidance document
frame work
2.1.10 Accreditation of the BEIA
assessment team
BEIA carried out by
accredited national
body in accordance
with national
legislation
A team to be
constituted
comprising of
experts from
MPEDA, CIBA,
Pollution Control
Board, Central
Ground water
Board and NEERI in
the fields of
Aquaulture,
Engineering, Social
and Economics to
carry out the BEIA
study in
accordance with
guidance document
frame work
MPEDA, CIBA, CAA and NEERI
are the recognised
organisations at National
level and constituting a
committee by drawing
faculties from each of the
above organization will
certainly enable covering all
the areas besides getting
accreditation by the National
Authorities.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
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2.1.11 Public availability and
transparency of BEIA
BEIA statement and
associated
management plan
published and
accessible on
company website,
local government
offices, and with local
community
representatives in
appropriate language
1) BEIA statement
to be published on
CAA website
besides copies
made available with
local Fishery
Officers of State
Government,
preferrably in
Telugu version.
Covered under 2.1.4 Covered under
2.1.4
Covered under
2.1.4
2.1.12 Allowance for siting in High
Conservation Value
HCVAs maintained The farm is not
located in High
Conservation Value
Areas
Nil Nil Nil Nil
2.1.13 Scientific conservation
planning
Farms provide
relevant information
(see guidance), at the
scale of
10 km to the ASC
over 3 years following
certification
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2.2.1 Soil texture required for ponds
and canals not covered with a plastic
liner or other waterproof material
Clay content > 10%
and sand
content < 70%.
1)To be precise, the
soil samples drawn
from various points
in the farm is to be
given to Soil Testing
Laboratory (of
Agriculture
Department located
at Ongole ) for
determination of
clay and sand
content
a) The soil has requisite clay
as recommended as the wet
soil could be made into a ball
or snake during field tests.
b) However, as the farm
covers an area of 19.64 Ha
consisting of 45 ponds, the
probability of variation of soil
composition (clay and sand
content in different areas)
can not be ruled out.
5,000 111 2 weeks
2.2.2 Allowable water loss
in ponds
< 1 cm/day To reduce the
seepage, the
following options
may be considered:
1) Transporation of
clay soil nearby and
placing on pond
bottom : However
as there is no /
limitted clay soil
available adjacent
to farm area, this
option is ruledout.
2) To go in for
plastic liners
preferrably along
with embankment
slopes which has
cost implication on
small sacle farmers.
Besides heavy
capital investment
in the begining, this
needs recurring
expenses to
maintain and for
periodical repairs.
The farmers observation and
experience and the field
observation made during the
study indicate water loss
between 5 to 10 cm /day in
ponds of various locations
within the farm.
43,65,000
{HDPE lining (Cost
of the material plus
fixing/ laying) on
the slopes of the
embankment pond
sides and 4 sides
@2,25,000 per Ha
for 19.4Ha )}
97,000 2 months
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2.2.3 Allowance for the use of fresh
groundwater for diluting salinity in
pond
None NIL a) The Farmers Group by
principle, prohibit usage of
underground fresh water for
Aquaculture use
b) Moreover, there is no
underground fresh water
available in the near vicinity
of the farm site.
The Farmers village namely
Karlapallem gets fresh water
through pipe from Chevur
which is 2 Km away from the
village.
Nil Nil Nil
2.2.4 Water-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
freshwater wells
and surface freshwater bodies
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L
1) Water / Soil
testing Labarotary
attached to
Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
a) There is neither fresh water
(drinking water) well nor
surface water bodies close to
the farm site
b) Small farmers do not have
the requisite equipment to
measure the specific
conductance and would need
specific expertise in this
regard.
15,000 333 2 to 3 weeks
2.2.5 Soil-specific conductance or
chloride concentration in adjacent
land ecosystems and agricultural fields
Specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L
1) Soil testing
Labarotary attached
to Agriculture
Department to be
contacted to carry
out this test.
This study is yet to be carried
out. a)
There is very limitted
Agriculture activity There is
very little Agriculture activity
practiced practiced and the
Agriculture fields are 1.0 Km
away from the Eastern
boundary of the farm
site(sandy area) ; Therefore
possibiliy of saline intrusion in
very much limited.
c) Agriculture & Aqua culture
is co - existing here
for the last 15 years.
covered under 2.2.4 covered under
2.2.4
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2.2.6 Dimensions of sediment
containment area
0.75m-high
embankments and at
least 0.375m-high of
storage volume
available for rainfall
Nil a) No sedimentation tank.
b) There is very little
Agriculture activity practiced
practiced and the Agriculture
fields are 1.0 Km away from
the Eastern boundary of the
farm site.
c) There is limitted or very
less accumulation of
sediments in small scale
shrimp culture operations.
d) After the harvest and
subsequent drying, the black
soil from pond bottom is
scrapped and put on
embankment for sundrying
thus releasing Hydrogen
Sulphide.
Nil Nil Nil
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2.2.7 Specific conductance or chloride
concentration of sediment used as
fertilizer
If sediment is to be
disposed of in a
freshwater zone,
specific conductance
<1,500 µmhos/cm or
chloride
concentration <300
mg/L. If sediment is
to be disposed of in a
saline soil area, the
specific conductance
or chloride
concentration values
could equal those of
the soil in the
disposal area.
1) Soil testing of the
a) sediment as well
as b) sediment
disposal area to be
carried out
The limitted accumuated
black soil ( from
pond bottom ) is scrapped
and evenly spread over on
embankments as thin layer
for sundrying towards
effective release of obnoxious
gases trapped in the soil.
2000 45 2 weeks
2.3.1 Side slope
of open canals
> 3:1 for a loose clay
or sandy loam,
> 1.5:1 for stiff clay.
0.5:1 to 1:1 is
acceptable with
lining.
1) There is no
feerder canal.
Water from
Buchigham Canal is
taken either
through PVC /
rubber pipes
straight to ponds
Nil Nil Nil
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2.3.2 Bottom slope, total depth,
width at the bottom, width of the
water surface and top width of open
canals
Calculated such as
the flow velocity in
the canal is not
higher than maximum
permissible velocity
2.3.3 Presence of a freeboard on
open canals
Yes
2.3.4 Presence of lining in vulnerable
reaches, such as bends, steep slopes,
changes in width, reaches with
unstable soil, and junctions to control
erosion and scouring in open canals
Yes
2.3.5 Side slope of pond banks >3:1 for clayey soils,
2:1 or even 1:1 is
acceptable for well-
graded soils,
especially on the dry
side
Nil Peripheral embankments
have slope 3:1 and the cross
embankments have 2:1 slope
Nil Nil Nil
2.3.6 Freeboard of pond banks after
settlement
> 30cm Nil Pond embankments has free
board of 30cm
Nil Nil Nil
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2.3.7 Top width of pond banks > 2m Compliance a) Presently the peripheral
embankments have 2 m top
width while top width of cross
bunds between 2 ponds is 1
m
b) Hardly there is any soil
available nearby to increase
the width of the bund
c) Therefore soil has to be
transported elsewhere (lead
& Lift)
2,32,800
{ 1 tracctor will
handle 1 Ha in a day
with a cost of INR
6000: lead & lift INR
6000 is extra : Thus
totalling to INR
12000 / Ha for 19.4
Ha} soil
has to be
transported far way
as there is no native
soil available in or
adjacent to the
farm.
5,173 4 to 6 weeks
{ Work to be taken
after harvest and
during pond
drying }
2.3.8 Siting of farms in relation to
natural waterways in the immediate
farm area.
Construction of
shrimp farm must not
alter hydrological
conditions of the
area.
Nil Farmers' Group ponds are
not located in Natural water
ways
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 3: Develop and operate farms with consideration for surrounding
communities
Indicator Standards
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3.1.1 Farm owners shall commission
or undertake a participatory Social
Impact Assessment (p-SIA)
and disseminate results and outcome
openly in locally appropriate
language. Local government and at
least one civil society organization
chosen by community shall have a
copy of this document.
Full compliance. The
p-SIA process and
document comply to
guidelines given
below. The
participatory
element (community
input) is an integral
part of the report.
Participatory Social
Impact Assessment
(p-SIA) has to be
carried out through
the local Authorities
by constituting a
team comprising of
officials from Social
Welfare and
Fisheries
Departments and
Village Panchayat
leaders, Traditional
leaders, Community
Based Organisation
(CBO) by
interviewing the
villagers.
a) Aquaculture by the
Farmers Group is a small
scale operation and by and
large like a family owned
operations carried out by the
village community in
consensus.
b) Farmers belong to various
communities but get along
well with each other
c) The aquaculture has been
carried out since fifteen years
and there is hardly any social
issues.
d) Therefore the need to
carry out Social Impact
Assessment has not been felt.
e) Participatory Social Impact
Assessment (p-SIA) has to be
carried out through the local
Authorities by constituting a
team comprising of officials
from Social Welfare and
Fisheries Departments by
interviwing the villagers on
the benefits and limittations
of Shrimp Aquaculture on the
Society.
1,00,000 2222 2 to 3 months
{ i) Formation of
committee = 1
month;
ii) Study -
interviweing
villagers = 1
month;
iii) Compilation
and preparation of
report = 15 days}
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3.2.1 Farm owners shall draft and
apply a verifiable conflict resolution
policy for local communities. The
policy shall state how conflicts and
complaints will be tracked
transparently and explain how to
respond to all received complaints.
Complaint boxes. complaint registers,
and complaint acknowledgement
receipts (in local language(s)) are
used.
Areas of conflict or
dispute are listed on
paper and shared
among farm, local
government, and
surrounding
community
representatives. At
least 50 percent of
the conflicts shall be
resolved within six
months from the date
of being filed, and an
additional 50% six
months later (75%
total within one
year).
Provision to be
made to register
complaints with the
local Panchayat
(Government)
office. The p-SIA
committee to meet
periodically (once in
3 months) to
address the
complaints in
consultation with
the surrounding
community
representatives.
12000
{ Payment of fees to
local Panchayat
office per annum }
267
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3.3.1 Farms shall purposely seek to
employ people from surrounding
villages before turning to migrant
and/or distant workers
Farm owners shall
document evidence
of advertising
positions within local
communities before
hiring migrant
workers
Farmers'Group may
notify the labour
requirement
1) in Panchayat
office of the village
enabling priority to
local labours
besides
2) inform the village
as local panchayat
announcement
through the
authorised
Panchayat
personnel
(SAMMIDI / PILLA)
a) Mostly family members are
engaged in the work
b) In case of additional
labours are needed (example
while stocking or harvesting
etc.,) members of the
adjacent ponds assist.
c) Few farmers engage
labours from nearby villages
(Karlapalem, Salipeta etc.,) for
the entire duration of crop (4-
5 months ); These labours
stay at the farm site itself
throughout to carry out day
to day activities of the farm
{feeding, check tray
observation, application
(lime, probiotics etc.,), water
exchage, water filling}
d) Migrant / distant workers
are not encouraged owing to
anonimity
2,500 56 One week
3.4.1 The contracts are on paper in
appropriate language and co-signed
copies are in the hands of both parties
100% compliance 1) The contract to
be drafted both in
English and local
language
2 ) The terms of
reference of
contract explained
in detail to the
labour verbally in
presence of
Employer farmer,
Village President
and preferrably
local Fishery offier
3) Signed by both
a) The work contract to be
drafted in local language
b) Meeting to be arranged
inviting Panchayat President
and Local Fishery officer
2000 45 One week
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3.4.2 The contracts include basic
provisions (see guidance section for
information about basic provisions)
that ensure the full implication of the
agreement is mutually understood
100% compliance parties employer &
Employee in
presence of Village
Panchayat
President and
preferrably with
local Fishery
Officials enabling
both (Employee and
the Employer to be
clear on their
respective
commitments )
Nil Nil Nil
3.4.3 There are recorded meetings
between the purchaser and the
contract farmers to discuss and/or
negotiate in open and transparent
fashion
Meetings are held at
least twice/year
Meetings with farm-
groups or
cooperatives have
been attended by at
least 50% of the
membership.
1) Meeting on
"Planning of
Harvest" to be
organised by the
Farmers'Group
making attendence
of members of
Aqua Society
complusory.
2) This meeting to
be organised at
least one month
prior to harvest
3) Representatives
of the Exporters to
be invited to the
meeting to discuss
on the possible
dates of harvests,
quantity of Shrimp
to be harvested,
size (count) and to
arrive at the price
accordingly.
4) All the
deliberations to be
properly recorded
and the minutes of
7,000
(Meeting expenses)
156 Prior Notice
needed for the
meeting 15 days
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the meeting to be
signed by all
participants.
Principle 4: Operate farms with responsible labor practices
Indicator Standards
4.1.1 Number of incidences of child
labor in violation of ILO Convention
138 and/or ILO Convention 182, with
the additional exception that any child
working on the farm must be 15 years
of age or older
None Nil No deployment of Child
labour in the Farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.2.1 Number of incidences of forced,
bonded or compulsory labor
None Nil No forced, bonded or
compulsory labour deployed
in the farm site
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.1 Evidence of proactive anti-
discrimination policy
Yes Compliance • In this area women by
Nature are not employed in
Aquaculture ponds.
• There is no discrimination
policy on women
Nil Nil Nil
4.3.2 Number of incidences of
discrimination
None Nil Nil Nil
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employment.
4.3.3 Women and men receive equal
pay for equal work. Different ethnic
groups receive equal pay for equal
work
100% compliance 100 % compliance a) Women by virtue look
after the household and
Children and the male
counterpart are fully devoted
to Aquaculture activities.
b) As mentioned earlier, the
farm is by and large family
owned activity and hardly
there is any labour employed.
c) Few labours employed are
the locals and belong to the
same ethinic group and there
is no scope of any ethenic
differentiation on wages.
Nil Nil Nil
4.4.1 Percentage of workers trained
in health and safety practices,
procedures and policies. Safety
equipment provided and in use.
Evidence that all farm employees have
been trained and fully understand the
training.
100% in operations
above five employees
and safety equipment
in use by workers.
1) Training on
health & Safety
practices (First aid
related) to be
imparted to farmers
and workers from
local primary health
centres 2) First aid
kit with requisite
emergency
medicines to be
placed at the farm
site. 3)
Safety equipments
like fire extinguisher
to be positioned at
the farm site.
a) No formal training
impaterd but oral instructions
b) Hardly any safety
equipment is provided for use
78000
{i) First aid kit 500 *
28 (Farmers) =
14,000
ii) First aid training
2days = 2* 6000 =
12000
iii) Training on
rescue operations =
2 days = 2 * 6000 =
12,000 }
iv) Safety
equipments- fire
extinguishers, Mega
phone, rain coats
at least in 2
locations = 40,000}
1733 2 to 3 Weeks
{ 2 weeks for the
training and 1
week for
positioning
requisite
equipments}
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4.4.2 Occurrences of health- and
safety- related accidents and
violations recorded and corrective
actions taken. No persons under 18
involved in accidents
100% 1) Water proof
Aerator cables are
to used in
Aquaculture pond
2) Night watchmen
to be provided with
gum boots together
with torch light
Common accidents being :
a) Snake bites
b) Short circuit in aerator
cables
and no person under the age
18 are involved with such
accidents
30000
(for 10 pairs of Gum
boots + life jackets
2 numbers)
667 one week
4.4.3 Employer responsibility and
proof of insurance (accident/ injury)
for employee costs in a job-related
accident or injury when not covered
under national law
100% 1) Farmers need to
insure theitr
employees against
accidents at the
work place
2) There are good
number of
Insurance
companies
operating in India in
this regard.
50,000
{ 42,000 =
Insurance annual
premium of
INR1500 for one
year per worker for
28 persons ;
Miscellaneous -
Application,
Registration,
Medical check up,
Documentation
expenses = 8000}
1111 One month
{to complete all
formalities and
documentation}
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4.5.1 The percentage of employees
who are paid basic needs / living
wages or legal minimum wage
(whichever is highest)
100% 100% compliance a) Payment as per the norms
of the locality
b) Ponds are managed by and
large by Family members;
However few farmers hire
labours from neighbouring
villages.
c) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) are paid at par
with the industry terms on
mutual agreement (oral basis
& no written contracts)
d) Besides they are paid
incentive after harvest
depending on the production
e) It is a matter of fact that
the shrimp pond workers are
relatively paid higher than
Agriculture labours.
Nil Nil Nil
4.6.1 The percentage of employees
with access to trade unions, self
organization, and ability to bargain
collectively or worker access to
representative(s) chosen by workers
without management interference
100% 100% compliance a) Ponds are managed by and
large by Family members and
hardly there will be
employees :
b) The hired labours (for the
crop basis) is based on mutual
understanding (on oral
terms) of remuneration
c) Discrepencies if any in
Terms of Employment are
mutually discussed with the
farmer (employer) and gets
sorted out amicably all in oral
terms.
Nil Nil Nil
4.7.1 Incidences of physically or
mentally abusive disciplinary actions
None None a) Such incidences are rare
b) Workers being family
members , made to realise
the mistake and instructed
Nil Nil Nil
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4.7.2 Evidence of abusive disciplinary
policies and procedures
None not to repeat the same Nil Nil Nil
4.8.1 Incidences, violations, abuse of
working hours, and overtime laws/
expectations
None None Aquculture activities centred
on the need of Shrimp and
the working hours are fixed
accordingly with the mutual
understanding of labous and
the employer.
Further at the end of the
crop, labours are paid
incentive as per the
production in recognition of
their hard work.
Nil Nil Nil
4.9.1 Paper contracts: A complete set
of contracts is filed in office, mutually
signed, and copies are available with
employee.
Verbal contracts: Employer and
employee cite consistent contract
conditions in independent interviews.
100% compliance.
Based on paper
evidence for farms
with five workers or
more. Workers cite
verbal contract
conditions in
independent
interviews for farms
below five workers
The terms of
Reference of
Employment
outlining the
obligations of both
Employee and
Employer to be
drafted in detail in
local language and
contents to be
explained to the
employee in
presence of village
Panchayat
President and local
Fishery officials,
signed by mutual
parties endorsing
the acceptance and
copy of the same is
retained by both
employer and
Employee
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages on
crop basis with verbal (terms
and conditions) contract.
Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1 Covered in 3.4.1
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4.10.1 Management and the full
workforce meet at least twice per year
on the basis of written agendas and
written minutes of the meetings
Evidence of these
meetings taking place
1) Members of the
Aqua Society to
assemble in full
attendance for a
review meeting at
the end of every
crop (irrespective of
the production
status) to discuss
the following:
a) Technical :
culture related,
production oriented
issues, possible
solutions to
problems,
b) Labour : Terms of
reference of
contract, limitations
if any and
suggestions to
ovecome
limitations, Wage
structures,
production
incentives etc.,
2) All such
deliberations are to
be properly
minuted, Signed by
all the particants
Small scale Aquaculture
ponds are managed by and
large by family members;
Few farmers hire labours
from neighbouring villages on
crop basis. Discrepencies if
any are discussed and sorted
out amicably all in verbal
terms.
7500
{ Meeting
Expenses }
167 The meeting is for
half a day and 15
days prior notice
to be given to all
participants
Principle 5: Manage shrimp health in a responsible manner
Indicator Standards
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5.1.1 Demonstration of functional
and documented preventive tools to
prevent:
1) Diseases from the surrounding
environment entering the farm
(predator and vector control),
2) Diseases from the farm spreading
to the surrounding environment
(water filtration/sterilization),
3) the spreading of disease within the
farm [avoid cross contamination,
detect and prevent emerging
pathogen (s), and monitor external
signs of pathologies and moribund
animal]
Yes 1) The main source
of entry of
pathogen is from
source water hence
filteration (using
mesh bags) and
treatment of source
water (through
disinfection in
reservoir) becomes
imperative.
2) Shrimp PL is
another source of
harbouring
pathogen carrier
therefore seed
stocked should be
free of pathogens
( PCR tested for
White spot virus)
3) Crab is found to
be a carrier of
White spot Virus
and the entry of the
same in to the farm
site and ponds to be
preventd by crab
fencing
4) Birds pick up the
infected shrimp
from one pond and
drop into another
ponds and thus bird
netting is to be
installed to avoid
cross contamination
from one pond to
another.
a) The land holdings of the
farmers of these societies are
very small ( one or two ponds
with area < 1 Ha) and they
can not afford to have
reservoirs for water
treatment. Therefore group
of farmers joining together to
have few ponds as reservoir
is the possibility.
b) Thus the farmers can be
made in to 3 groups with 4
ponds to be sacrificiced for
reservoir, to facilitate
disinfection of source water.
c) Further this will require
altering the feeder canal
enabling the water from
reservoir to reach all the
ponds that is intended for.
d) This kind of arrangement
has to be done for the 3
(Groups) sets ponds.
e) The farmers who had given
their 4 ponds for reservoir has
to compensated every year
accordingly f) This is likely
reduce the crop production
owing to reduction in area of
operation. g) The steps c) to
f) will have economic
implication
h) Installation of crab fencing
and bird net would provide
additional measures
towards disease control and
therefore recommended.
i) Farmers of these societies
do not have formal education
however operate the ponds
on their own with traditional
Total cost =
47,23,090
1) cost /
compensation on
Reservoir
conversion =
45,25,000 { 30% of
area ,i.e., 6 Ha ;
Production 2500 Kg
/ year ; Rate Rs.275
/Kg; Feeder canal
making = 4,00,000}
2) Crab Fencing =
80,250 (@ Rs.15 /m
for 5350m)
3) Bird net -covering
all the pond of the
entire farm =
1,17,840
(@ Rs.6000 / Ha for
19.64 Ha)
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = covered
in 1.1.4
Total cost =
1,04,958
1) Reservoir
1,00,555
2) Crab fencing
1,783
3) Bird Netting
2,619
4) Coordinator &
Test Kits = Already
covered in 1.1.4
Nil
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beliefs.
j) Provision of a Society
coordinator (semi skilled
Technical person) besides
test kits for measurement of
Hydrographical parameters
would enable farmers to
exercise greater control on
culture operation and hence
recommended.
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5.1.2 Presence of net mesh, grills,
screens, or barriers on inlets of farm
that are appropriately sized to
minimize entry of disease vector
Or
Mesh size for mechanical filtration of
supply water
Yes
= 250 µm
1) 250 µm The
mesh bag to be
installed
(preferrably at the
pond inlets) 2)
Bigger meshes at
the sump (pumping
station)
85,500
{ 45 ponds ; 2 mesh
bags per pond
/crop ; material plus
stiching - Rs.950 per
bag}
1,900 2 weeks
(Procurement of
material + stiching
of mesh bags)
5.1.3 Three-day average minimum
daily dissolved oxygen concentration
in pond bottom with measurement
recorded one hour before sunrise
> 3ppm a) The Society must
be quipped with
test kits for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
b) Society
coordinators to be
appointed for
measurement of
hydrographical
parameters
c) Parameters like
dissolved oxygen,
pH to be checked on
regular basis
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Cost already
covered in 1.1.4
Already covered in
1.1.4
5.1.4 Daily minimum pond water pH > 7
5.1.5 Annual average farm survival
rate (SR) and relative standard
deviation (RSD) in :
1) Unfed and non-aerated ponds
2) Fed but non-aerated ponds
3) Fed and permanently aerated
ponds
SR > 50% and RSD <
15%
SR > 60% and RSD <
15%
SR > 80% and RSD <
15%
Compliance The ponds are fed and
aerated ponds with and the
average survival > 80%
Nil Nil Nil
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5.1.6 % of stocked post larvae (PL)
that are SPF or SPR
100% 1) Presently normal
seeds of
P.monodon sourced
from hatcheries are
stocked.
2) SPF monodon
seeds are available
in market but for a
higher price and
booking to be done
well in advance
3) Further there is
posibility of
procuring SPF
P.vannamei seeds
as few hatcheries in
India have obtained
licence for the
production of
P.vannamei PLs.
a) SPF monodon seeds are
relatively costly ( Rs.700 per
1000 PL) in relation to normal
monodon seeds (Rs.250 per
1000 PL) and for the small
farmer this difference in price
is quite significant.
b) For culturing P.vannamei a
sepearate permission cum
licence has to be obtained
from CAA
c) The SPF will be more
meaningful provided the
biosecurity system (like
reservoir for treatment of
source water) is in place.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost =
5,31,000
{ Rs.450 /1000PL
for 1.18 million of
PL}
11,800 Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the SPF
monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over there.
5.2.1 Allowance for intentional lethal
predator control of any protected,
threatened or endangered species as
defined by the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List, or national governments
or state, local
None compliance Measures on lethal control of
predators are not practiced.
Nil Nil Nil
5.2.2 Allowance for use of lead shot
for predator control of non-protected,
threatened or endangered species
None compliance Lead shot predator control
not employed
Nil Nil Nil
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5.2.3 Establishment of a scientifically
substantiated predator monitoring
program that documents the
frequency of visits, species, and
number of animals interacting with
the farm
Yes 1) Study to be
undertaken for
(qualitative &
quantitative
evaluation) the
occurnce of
predatory species in
the water source in
various calender
month of the year
for thorough
understanding on
the subject and to
provide grill mesh
accordingly at the
water intake to
avoid the same.
1) This will be a project by
itself with a staff to monitor
the same, identificaton,
enumeration and data
compilation
2) A cast netter and a staff to
be appointed for the job for a
period of 1 year.
1, 92,000
1) Salary of the staff
= 1,20,000 (@
10,000 per month
for 1 year)
2) Fees for the cast
netter = 72,000 ( @
6000 per month for
1 year)
4267 1 month towards
sourcing and
recruitment of
staff and engaging
cast netter. The
Project duration
one year covering
2 crops.
5.3.1 Allowance for use of antibiotic
and medicated feed on labeled
products
None Full compliance 1) SOP of the Society,
governed by the BMPs,
prohibits the use of banned
antibiotics and Chemicals.
(MPEDA has notified the list
of banned antibiotics &
Chemicals for Aquaculture
use)
2) Further prior to harvest
pond reared shrimps have to
be tested by MPEDA
managed Laboratory through
ELISA for the residue of
antibiotics and Chemicals and
shrimps with free of antibiotic
residues only will be bought
by the processor
Nil
{ELISA Test for the
detection of
Antibiotic Residue is
mandatory ;
currently
undertaken prior to
harvest}
Nil Nil
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5.3.2 Presence of records listing all
product stocked and used on the farm
Yes 1) The Society
coordinator will be
able to make the
documents listing
all chemicals
stocked at farm site
and the usage of
the same in ponds.
This requires the services of a
society coordinator who need
to be appointed.
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
5.3.3 Evidence proving all chemical
product instructions are on the farm
and are available to farm workers
Yes 1) Sign boards
(written in local
language with
pictures) on the
chemical product
instructions
( for example
handling of
bleaching powder
with hand gloves)
should be displayed
in important places
in farm enabling as
reminders to
workers.
The prepartaion of sign
board involves expenditure
Total = 38000
a) Training on
Chemicals
usgae : One day
training for 28
farmers @ 8000 per
day
b) Sign Boards @
500 X 60 boards =
30,000
845 Two weeks
{ a) Designing of
various kinds of
sign board = 1
week ;
b) Preparation and
fixing of the same
= 1 week}
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5.3.4 Allowance for treating water
with pesticides, with the exception of
Tea- seed-cake and Rotenone in the
absence of shrimp or
Allowance for the use and storage on
site of pesticides that are banned,
restricted or identified as extremely to
moderately hazardous by the
Rotterdam Convention on Prior
Informed Consent (PIC), the
Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), the World Health
Organization (WHO) or the European
Commission.
None 1) Farmers of the
Aqua Society do not
use pesticides /
chemicals for the
shrimp culture
operation.
a) Water discharged from
Shrimp Aquaculture ponds of
the society will be free of
pesticides (as pesticides are
not used in culture operation)
hence treatment of
discharged water towards
pesticides may not be
necessary.
b) However treatment of
discharge water may be
beneficial considering
parameters like dissolved
oxygen, pH, ammonia and
total suspended solids, un
neuterlised chemicals etc.,
c) Establishment of discharge
treatment plant will be
prohibitively expensive for
small scale farmers as it
require thorough alteration
on drainage net work besides
pond lay out .
Total = 9,37,500
Provision for
Chemical
neuterlisation and
maintenance of
Hydrographical
parameters
necessitates
establishment of a
common discharge
water treatment
plant covering 1 Ha
area. Economic
Compensation /
conversion involved
in of 1 Ha Area in to
Treatment plant =
6,87,500 ; Drainage
net work lump sum
= 2,50,000 )
20,833 2 months
{ Work can be
taken up after
harvest and along
with pond
prepartion work}
5.3.5 Allowance for discharge of all
chemicals without previous
neutralization
None
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5.3.6 Pesticide and chlorine residues
in pond water when shrimp are
present
Not Detectable 1) Water samples to
be given to
laboratory for
analysis of residues
of chlorine and
pesticides.
a) Pesticides are not being
used in Society ponds of small
scale Aqua Farmers.
b) Further, the farmers do not
use bleaching powder for
disinfection as they do not
have reservoirs.
c) However ELISA test is being
carried out in shrimps prior to
harvest to assess antibiotic
residues
d) Analysis of Clorine and
pesticides residues in water
will be an additional expenses
for the small scale farmers.
3500
(for 2 water
samples)
78 One week
5.3.7 Allowance of probiotic bacterial
strains deemed not harmful by the
appropriate competent authorities
Yes 1) Usage of
Probiotics (unless
declared harmful)
a) Variety of Probiotics
marketed by several brand
names by various companies
are available in the market
and farmers use them as per
their choice.
b) In India, the list of
authorised chemicals and
probiotics that can be used in
Shrimp Aquaculture is yet to
be published by competent
Authorities.
Nil Nil Nine months
{ Representation
by Aqua Societies
to Government
and Constitution
of Committee to
notify list of
Authorised
chemicals
recommended for
Aquaculture use}
Principle 6: Manage broodstock origin, stock selection and effects of stock
management
Indicator Standards
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6.1.1 Allowance for non-indigenous
shrimp species unless those species
are already widely used in commercial
production locally by the date of the
publication of the ShAD standards;
there is no evidence of establishment
or impact on adjacent ecosystems;
and the species have been approved
for aquaculture use by a process
based on ICES code of practice on the
introductions and transfers of marine
organisms or comparable protocol.
None Full compliance { Presently P.monodon is the
native species that is being
widely used for commercial
production }
Nil Nil Nil
6.1.2 For native species, post-larvae
must be sourced in order to prevent
genetic contamination of their
population
Yes Full compliance a) Presently P.monodon PL is
sourced from the hatcheries
b) Shrimp farmers (@ 2 per
society) may be given
practical training on the
assessment of Shrimp brood
stock, seed quality,
interpretation of Laboratory
test reports (PCR Reports,
Microscopic examination of
PL etc.,), Stress test on Shrimp
PL, Packing and
Transportation of Shrimp PL
to farm site, Acclimatisation
of Shrimp PL etc.,
c) In addition, positioning of
society coordinator who
would be in hatchery (for a
phase of 30 days or so.,)
during the larval phase to
monitor the opeartions and
record all relevant data
43,000
{ Training expenses
for 2 farmers at
hatchery as
recommended by
MPEDA = 40,000)
2) 3000
{Expenses incurred
for the Field
Supervisor to stay
in hatchery and to
monitor hatchery
phase (brood stock
to PL )}
956 Training to farmers
will be of one
month duration
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6.2.1 Documentation provided
demonstrating compliance with
regional, national and international
importation guidelines (e.g. OIE and
ICES) for the prevention of disease
introduction and the introduction of
invasive species
Yes Full compliance Farmers of this society
presently stock the native
species ,namely P.monodon.
It is worth mentioning that
for P.vannamei,SPF PL seeds
are available and are
produced in India by few
reputed hatcheries which has
obtained licence from
National Authorities (CAA) in
this regard.
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.2 Shrimp PL certified SPF against
OIE disease official list and country
specific disease not specifically listed
under OIE
Yes Full compliance SPF P.monodon seeds are
available in India at a
relatively higher cost (Rs.700
per 1000 PL as against the
price of Rs.250 per 1000 PL
for normal seeds). The
farmers of Aqua Society
prefer normal P.monodon
seed owing to
a) Higher cost of SPF PL
b) Limitted availability of
P.monodon SPF PL
c) Limited biosecurity
measures available at the
farm
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Switching over to
SPF monodon
additional cost
covered under
5.1.6.
Prior Notice
( probably 2
months in
advance) need to
be given to the SPF
monodon
producing
hatcheries
mentioning the
requirement
(Quantity &
Schedule) as the
production is
limited over there.
6.2.3 % of total post-larvae from
closed loop hatchery (i.e. farm-raised
broodstock)
P. Vannamei 100%
P. Monodon
must be improved
over time (100%
within 6 years after
the publication of the
standards)
Full compliance for
P. vannamei
For P.monodon
time needed for
compliance
a) P.monodon brood stocks
are wild caught at present
owing to difficulty in
maturation of pond reared
P.monodon b) Studies to be
initiated at Reseach Institutes
like CIBA, CMFRI on
domestication of P.monodon
brood stock.
c) This activity can also be
encouraged by private bodies
under Government support
and Supervision.
20,00,000
{Initial budget for
obtaining farm
raised brood stock
for P.monodon -
Study may be taken
up in MPEDA
owned Hatcheries
at Vizag /
Gopalpur }
44,445 Project period = 2
years
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6.2.4 Wild-caught broodstock must
be sourced from fisheries with an
established fishery management plan
or certified fisheries
Yes Full compliance a) Fishery management plan
prohibits collection of wild
broodstock during spawning
months (May - July)
Nil Nil Nil
6.2.5 Allowance for wild-caught PL None None Usagae of wild caught PL is
banned as per the SOP of the
Society
Nil Nil Nil
6.3.1 Evidence of a well-designed and
well-maintained culture system to
prevent escapes at harvest and during
grow-out demonstrated through the
following requirements:
A. Presence of effective screens or
barriers of appropriate mesh size for
the smallest animals present
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are provided
preventing escape of cultured
species to the Natural Waters
through drainage canal.
b) Candidate species of this
society is P.monodon which is
native species. Even if there is
escape, the impact is
insignificant.
c) But for non native species
(like P.vannamei) escape to
Natural Habitat is a matter of
concern.
Nil Nil Nil
B. Evidence that pond banks or dykes
are of adequate height and
construction to prevent breaching in
exceptional flood events
Yes Full compliance a) Pond dike has about 30 cm
free board and PVC pipes may
be provided as overflow pipes
in many places to drain of
excess water especially during
heavy rains and floods to
prevent breaching
Nil Nil Nil
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C. Regular, timely inspections are
performed, and recorded in a
permanent register
Yes Full compliance a) Regular inspection being
done by farmers themselves
but recording is not done
b) Provision of Society
Coordinator would be able to
fulfil the requirement of
documentation
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
D. Evidence of timely repairs to the
system are recorded
Yes Full compliance a) Regular repars especially
after every heavy rain is done
b) Further every year prior to
commencement of summer
crop, sloping and compaction
of embankments is done
c) Repair details could be well
documented by positioning
the Society co-ordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
E. Installation and management of
trapping devices to sample for the
existence of escapes; data is recorded.
Yes Full compliance a) In the outlet, mesh and
wooden shutters are provided
preventing escape of cultured
species to the Natural Waters
through drainage canal.
b) any escape through the
mesh will be trapped
inbetween mesh and wooden
shutter
c) Further at the collar of the
humepipe on the drainage
side, a mesh bag is also tied
to trap the escape if any
through outlet.
d) Steps (a), (b) and (c) are
done as routine procedures
and documentation of any
escape could be done by the
society coordinator.
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Field Supervisor
salary coverd in
1.1.4
Covered in 1.1.4
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F. Traps on water outlets to catch/kill
escapes
Yes Full compliance a) Mesh Shutter
b) Wooden Shutter
c) Mesh bag tied to the collar
of hume pipe on the drain
side
Nil
{ Already existing }
Nil
{Already existing}
Nil
G. Evidence of escape recovery
protocols
Yes Full compliance a) With all the above said
arrangements like mesh,
wodden shutters, mesh bags
at the collar of hume pipe
etc., the possibility of escape
is very much limited.
b) However escapes if any
trapped in between mesh and
wooden shutter may be alive
for few days only unless it is
noticed and taken, thoroughly
examined; based on the same
to be put back in to pond
itself or tobe burried else
where.
c) For the escapes trapped in
mesh bag, the chances of it
being alive is very limitted
and has to be taken and
burried.
d) The small scale farmer will
certainly inspect the inlet
every day on routine basis to
observe such things if any and
would take action as deem fit.
Nil Nil Nil
H. Harvested shrimp shall be killed or
slaughtered on site
Yes Full compliance Harvested shrimps are chill
killed at the farm
Nil Nil Nil
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6.3.2 Evidence of records on escapes
and actions taken to prevent
reoccurrence
Yes Full compliance a) The mesh, wooden
shutters and the mesh bags
tied at the outer collar of
hume pipe of the outlet ate
the tools employed to
prevent escapes. b)
Society coordinator to
document the data on
escaped after hearing from
the farmer on daily routinue
inspection
c) Over a period of a crop (4
to 5 months) the
documentation would reveal
the evidence of escape if any
with quantification.
d) Accordingly if any escapes,
then the tools need to be
checked for their efficiency,
repair/ replacement to be
done enabling preventing
escapes.
Nil Nil Nil
6.4.1 Allowance for the culture of
transgenic shrimp (including the
offspring of genetically engineered
shrimp)
None Full compliance
Nil Nil Nil
Principle 7: Use resources in an environmentally efficient and responsible manner
Indicator Standards
7.1.1 Timeframe for producers to
source feed containing fishmeal or fish
oil originating from fisheries certified
by an ISE L member’s certification
scheme that addresses environmental
and social sustainability
100% within five
years of commercial
availability
a) This needs the involvement
of Government Authorities to
interact with Feed
Manufacturers and impose
on them to comply to the
standard.
Nil Nil 6 Months { To
form a committee
consisting og Feed
Mill owners
representatives
and Government
officials and to
come out with
plan of action}
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7.1.2 By-product feed ingredients
used are unsuitable for human
consumption, not from Penaeid
shrimp, and acquired from a
sustainable source
Yes 1) The farmers use
formulated feeds of
reputed companies.
2) It is belived that
the feed ingredients
comply to this.
a) This needs the involvement
of Government Authorities to
interact with Feed
Manufacturers and impose
on them to comply to the
standard.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
notify full
compliance)
7.1.3 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the manufacture
of shrimp feed is printed on
the feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government Agency
should impose that the
details provided on the feed
bag is full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 Month
{ For the
committee to
impose regulation
on all Shrimp feed
mills}
7.1.1a Allowance for fisheries that are
classified as depleted or overfished by
regional, national or local fisheries
management authorities
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies through the capture
fisheries statics need to make
a list of depleted / over fished
fisheries
b) The feed manufactures
need to provide the type of
fish meal used for the
manufacture of feed
mentioning the source of
procurement
c) The Local Government
Agency need to advise the
Feed Manufacturers
accordingly.
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details and
act accordingly}
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7.1.1b Allowance for the use of
fishmeal and fish oil in shrimp feed
(including those made from fisheries
by-products) containing products from
fisheries that are listed on CITES
Appendix I, on the IUCN’s Red List (in
categories Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and Critically
Endangered)
None Full compliance a) The local Government
Agency need to impose the
regulation on the Feed
Manufacturers that fish meal
or fish oil that are used for
the manufacture of shrimp
feed are not from fishes that
are Near Threatened
Vulnerable Endangered, and
Critically Endangered
Nil Nil 2 Months
{ For the Feed mill
to furnish requisite
information and
the committee to
go in to details and
act accordingly}
7.1.1c Stock status or assessment of
fisheries used for feed sourcing must
have been assessed within three
(exact number of years to be
determined) years and must be peer
reviewed by individuals outside the
organization that created the
assessment
Yes
a) Local Government Agencies
to have colloboration with
National Fisheries Research
Institutes (CMFRI) which
makes Fisheries Resources
Assessment annually
b) This can be reviewd by
peer committee constituted
with representatives from
Fishery Survey of India,
Government Agencies, Feed
Mill Manufactures association
etc.,
5,00,000 11,111 2 months for the
constitution of
Committee
comprising of
Government
officials and 2
Years to study and
come out with
recommendation
7.1.1d Demonstrate consideration for
species interaction issues
7.2.1 Timeframe for producers to
source non -marine ingredients from
sources certified by an ISE L member’s
certification scheme that addresses
environmental and social
sustainability
Within five years of
commercial
availability
a) Keeping in view of the time
frame an agenda to be
formulated for the interaction
with Local Government
Agencies with Feed
manufacturers b)
List of ingredients of non -
marine source to be identified
and discussed
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing of
feed ingredients
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7.2.2 The certified farm, via its feed
supplier, must provide a feed
formulation showing all major (> 5%)
non-marine ingredients
Yes Yes a) The ingredients used by
and large for the manufacture
of shrimp feed is printed on
the feed bag by manufactures
of reputed brand.
b) the Government Agency
should impose that the
details provided on the feed
bag is full and complete.
Nil Nil 1 month
{ For the Feed
manufacturers to
comply this and
print on the feed
bag the requisite
information}
In the interim period, the following
indicators and standards apply for
compliance with 7.2.1:
7.2.1a Presence and evidence of a
responsible sourcing policy from the
feed manufacturer for feed
ingredients which comply with
internationally recognized
moratoriums and local laws, including
vegetable ingredients or products
derived from vegetable ingredients.
The ingredients must not come from
the Amazon Biome, as geographically
defined by the Brazilian Soya
Moratorium.
Yes Full Compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities should have
discussions with the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Accordingly this clause
must be imposed on the Feed
Manufacturers'Association
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing of
feed ingredients
7.2.1b Chemical and Pesticide Use in
agriculture
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7.3.1 % feed that is of GMO origin Options: a) 0% GMO
b) GMO allowed with
label c) GMO
allowed, but no
labeling d) GMO
allowed with GMO
free label on product
that don’t use GMO’s
e) other
Full compliance a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet with
the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing of
feed ingredients
7.4.1 Land Animal Byproducts Options: a) 0% Land
Animal Byproducts
b) Land Animal
Byproducts allowed
with label c) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed, but no
labeling d) Land
Animal Byproducts
allowed with Land
Animal Byproducts
free label on product
that don’t use them
e) other
a) The local Government
Agencies and National
Authorities need to meet with
the officials of the Feed
Manufacturers Association
b) Discussions should be
made on the various options
mentioned and accordingly
the possible cum practical
options to be arrived at.
Nil Nil 4 months to come
out with clear cut
plan on sourcing of
feed ingredients
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7.5.1 Feed Fish Equivalence Ratio
(FFER)
L. Vannemei : 1: 1
P. monodon : 1.5: 1
1) The Feed
Manufactures
should clearly
mention the
quantity (in terms
of % ) of fish meal
used in the
maufacture of feed
facilitating the
computation of
FFER.
2) Full compliance
For example if the Fishmeal
content of the Feed is 15%,
and the FCR achieved during
the crop period is 1: 2, then
FFER = ( 15* 2 ) / 22.2 = 1.35
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on I)
Production ii)
Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop iii) Content of
fish meal in shrimp
feed that was
used}
7.5.2 Economic Feed Conversation
Ratio (eFCR)
MAXIMUM 2.5 or
Standard deviation
Full compliance
{ To be below 1: 2}
• Feed accounts to about
50% of the operational costs
are the farmers are judicious
in feed administration.
• The eFCR generally ranges
between 1.3 - 1.8 ( Average 1:
1.6)
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop }
7.6.1 Amount of nitrogen released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 17.6 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 28.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 2500 kg /
Ha (P. monodon : Only
summer crop) FCR = 1: 1.6,
the Nitrogen released = 22.2
kg / Tons of Shrimp
production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop
iii) Content of
Nitrogen in Feed }
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7.6.2 Amount of phosphorus released
from the culture system per ton of
shrimp produced: see formula below
< 2.7 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.vannamei
< 5.5 kg/tonne of
shrimp for
P.monodon and other
Penaeid shrimp
species
Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
Based on the following:
Annual production 2500 kg /
Ha (P. monodon ) FCR =
1: 1.7, the Phosphorous
released = 5.05 kg / Tons of
Shrimp production
Nil Nil 1 or 2 days
{Can be computed
at the end of every
crop based on
information
obtained from
farmer on
i) Production
ii) Quantity of Feed
used during the
crop
iii) Content of
Phosphorous in
Feed }
7.6.3 Concentration of settleable
solids in effluent water from aerated
ponds
< 3.3 mL/L Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the Source water to be
undertaken b) Field
Supervisor to be appointed
for carrying out this
measurement
c) Farmers' Group to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the requisite
parameters ( Salinity,
Dissolved oxygen. pH,
ammonia etc.,)
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
7.6.4 Average, daily, minimum
dissolved oxygen concentration in
receiving water body
> 35% of saturation Full compliance {to
be well within
limits}
a) Testing of Water Quality on
the Source water to be
undertaken b)
Society co-ordinator to be
appointed for carrying out
this measurement
c) Aqua Society to be
equipped with test kits
towards testing the requisite
parameters ( Salinity,
Dissolved oxygen. pH,
ammonia etc.,)
Cost covered under
1.1.4
Cost covered
under 1.1.4
Covered under
1.1.4
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7.7.1 Presence of records
summarizing the facilities’ energy
consumption by sources
Yes Data perataining to
1) Energy
consumption by the
facilities installed to
be documented
regularly by the
Society coordinator
and based on which
2) Annual Energy
Consumption per
tonne of Shrimp
production be
computed by the
Society coordinator.
a) Presently 85% of the
farmers have elctricity
connection and 15% of
farmers depend on diesel as
the fuel for generation of
power used both in water
pumping and in aeration.
b) As Diesel geretating sets
are not that environmental
friendly, assistance is sought
for electrification.
c)Further this exercise will
contribute greatly for
reduction of operational cost.
1) Cost of Field
Supervisor covered
in 1.1.4
2) Estimation for
getting Electric
current to site =
5,00,000 (The
subsidy /
concession available
from National
Authorities for
Electrification is not
considered in the
estimate)
11,111 Electrification will
take 2 months
7.7.2 Presence of records verifying
the Annual Cumulative Energy
Demand (MJ or kWh/ tonne of
shrimp)
Yes
7.8.1 Percentage of combustibles
contained in bunds
100% Diesel and lubricants are kept
in farmers houses in the
village and is brought to site
daily basis to meet the day
requirement
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.2 Percentage of chemicals stored
in impermeable containers or
buildings
100% Chemicals (used for water
application & feed additives)
are generally stored in the
containers they were bought
and are kept in the house of
the respective farmers and is
taken to the site as per the
requirement on that day.
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.3 Percentage of used lubricants
recycled or turned over to an
accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance a) Usage of lubricants are
limited and the used , waste
lubricants are sold to the
specific buyers
b) care is taken not to spill
and to throw the waste in
farm site causing concern on
pollution
Nil Nil Nil
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7.8.4 Percentage of chemical
containers reused or turned over to
an accredited waste management
company
100% Full compliance Sold to merchants for reuse /
recycling
Nil Nil Nil
7.8.5 Percentage of non-hazardous,
non-recyclable wastes turned over to
an accredited waste management
company or landfilled
100% Full compliance Non saleable non hazardous
wastes are burnt in the farm
site
2000
( Wages for burning
and after clean up
per crop)
45 3 days
( Arranging the
waste, Burning
and after clean up
each one day )
7.8.6 Percentage of non-hazardous
recyclable wastes reused or turned
over to a recycling company
> 50% Full compliance a) Feed bags are stored and
sold in bulk to merchants
b) Few feed bags are used as
sand bags and placed on the
embankment for protection
measures.
c) the ploythene bags and
plastic cantainers of
chemicals, probiotics to be
put in one place in dust bin
and to be sold to merchants.
Nil Nil Nil
Total Estimate 1,56,26,565 3,47,257
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Annex 5: Background information about group in Thailand 1. Location & Characteristics of Samroiyod group
Samroiyod is a coastal village located in the Gulf of Thailand, some 270 Km South of Bangkok. Fishing and rice
farming are the main traditional activities and shrimp farming was developed since the 1990s. Most villagers
conduct at least 2 economical activities. Shrmip farms are mostly family-owned, small-scale operations.
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Figure 4: Detailed map of Samroiyod shrimp farming area. The community has zoning agreement; East side of the
main channel is Conservation area, and another line to separate Shrimp farming area and Rice farming area.
Project participating cooperative farmer’s ponds are indicated with red dot (•), and water sampling stations with
green dot (•) and its code name (W-wells, C-channel and I-irrigation). Map Source: Point Asia.com
2. Characteristics of Samroiyod farmer group
Name of the Society Cluster of Samroiyod Fairtrade Shrimp Farmers Community Enterprise
Location Samroiyod, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Number of Farmers 10 farmer
Area (Ha) 17 Ha
Number of ponds 27 pond (Average size 4rai = 0.64ha)
When (in which year) were the Ponds
constructed / built?
1991
Nearest village (habitat) Samroiyod
Population Data in 2008, Samroiyod District, male number is 23,903/female
number is 24,215/total is 48,124/ house number is 14,443
Nearest Town Pranburi and Kuiburi
Candidate species P.vannamei
Number of crops / year 2
Cropping pattern (Months of culture) All year round (3 months culture periods)
Stocking Density ( # /m2) 48/m2
Annual production (Kg/ Ha) 7035 kg/Ha in 2009
(Annual production is 190 tonnes)
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) 1: 1.15 to 1: 3.06 (* some mortality in 2009)
Water Source Khao Daeng Rive flowing cross at the farm site forms the water source.
In addition an irrigation canal (fresh water) flows also in the farm site
which is also pumped in to ponds to dilute / maintain the salinity.
Underground saline water is also used to adjust the salinity.
Energy / Power (Electricity / Diesel) Diesel & LPG & electricity
Aeration (Yes /No) Yes
Since How long Shrimp Aquaculture is
practiced
20 Years
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Annex 6: Background information about groups in India
1. Location & Characteristics of the identified Societies:
Andhra Pradesh contributes more than half of country’s shrimp production in India, where most of the small scale
shrimp farmers Aqua Societies exist. The following aqua Societies affiliated to NaCSA (i, ii, and iii) and Shrimp
Farmers’ Group affiliated to NGO (SEARCH) (iv, v, and vi) has been identified;
i) Sri Vinayaka Aqua Farmers Welfare Rajulanka, Narasapur Mandal, West Godavari District
ii) Vasista Godavari Aqua Farmers Welfare Society, Sakhinetipalli lanka,Malkipuram Mandal, East Godavari
District
iii) Sri Gokarneeswaraswami Aqua Farmers Welfare Society, Gokarnamatam, Nizampatnam Mandal, Guntur
District
iv) Pedapulugivaripalem, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.
v) Tummalapalem, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
vi) Karlapalem, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Location of the Aqua societies is given below:
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2. Characteristics of identified aqua societies:
NaCSA Facilitated cluster NGO facilitated group
GE
NE
RA
L
Group # i ii iii iv v vi
Name of the
Aqua Society
Sri Vinayaka Aqua
Farmers Welfare
Society
Vasista Godavari
Aqua Farmers
Welfare Society
Sri Gokarneswara
swami Aqua
Farmers Welfare
Society
Group 1
(Thummalapalli)
Group 2
(Peda Puluguvari
Palem)
Group 3
(Karlapalem )
Location Rajulenka,
Narasapur Mandal,
West Godavari
District, Andhra
Pradesh
Sakhinetipallilenka,
Sakhinetipalli
Mandal, East
Godavari District,
Andhra Pradesh
Gokarnamatam,
Nizampatnam
Mandal, Guntur
District,
Andhra Pradesh
Thummalapalli,
Karlapalem
Mandal , Guntur
District,
Andhra Pradesh
Peda Puluguvari
Palem, Karlapalem
Mandal , Guntur
District,
Andhra Pradesh
Karlapalem ,
Guddulur Mandal ,
Prakasam District,
Andhra Pradesh
Number of
Farmers
25 20 21 38 30 28
Area (Ha) 26.66 20.33 15.5 33.5 18.5 19.4
Number of
ponds
32 31 36 72 44 45
When (in
which year)
were the
Ponds
constructed /
built?
1990 1996 1993 One farmer started
culture in 1990 on
lease based in 50
acres. After three
years in 1993 mostly
majority of farmers
started culture in
the village
1992 1993
Nearest village
(habitat)
Rajulenka Sakhinetipallilenka Gokarnamatam Thummalapalli Pedapuluguvaripale
m
Karlapalem
Population 1340 9,000 3000 1870 2350 980
Nearest Town Narasapur ( 6 KM
North off farm site)
Malkipuram ( 7 km
South off farm site)
Rapalle (26 Km
North East off farm
site) Bapatla (28 Km
West off farm site)
Karlapalem (10 Km
North West off farm
site)
Karlapalem (15 Km
North West off farm
site)
Kavali (20 Km South
West off farm site)
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Approach road From Narasapur all
weather Road
(about 3km) is
present up to
Lakshmaneswaram
and thereafter
gravel road (2 Km)
up to Rajulenka
village. From
Rajulenka village
Mud road for a km
leads to farm site.
From Malkipuram
all weather road
(about 5 km) is
present and
thereafter gravel
road (for about 1.5
km) followed by
murrum road (for
about 2 km) up to
farm site.
All weather road is
there up to
Nizampatnam:
Murrum road (for
about 1.5 Km)
connects
Gokarnamatam with
Nizampatnam. From
Gokarnamatam to
farm site (for about
1 Km) cart tract
exists.
All weather road (10
Km) is present from
Karlapalem to
Thummalapalli ;
From
Thummalapalli the
farm site is 1 Km
and has mud road
All weather road (15
Km) is present from
Karlapalem to
Pedapuluguvaripale
m ; From
Pedapuluguvaripale
m the farm site is 1
Km and has mud
road
All weather road
(18Km) is present
from Kavali to
Salipeta. From
Salipeta the farm
site is 2Km and has
mud road
CU
LTU
RE
OP
ER
AT
ION
S
Candidate
species
(Summer crop)
P. monodon
(winter crop)
Macrobrachium
rosenbergii -scampi
P.monodon P.monodon P.monodon P.monodon P.monodon
Number of
crops / year
2 (Summer -Black
Tiger & Winter -
Scampi)
1 crop (Black Tiger) 1 crop (Black Tiger) 1 crops /year
Only 30% of the
farmers’ opt for 2nd
crop)
1 crops /year 2 crop s/year
Cropping
pattern
(Months of
culture)
P.monodon =
February - June
Scampi = July -
December
P.monodon =
February - June
P.monodon =
February - June
Summer crop =
January to June
Winter crop =
August to December
Summer crop =
February to July
Summer crop =
February to June
Winter crop =
August to December
Stocking
Density ( #
/m2)
P.monodon = 5 - 6
pieces
Scampi = 1
P.monodon = 10 P.monodon = 5 to 6
pieces
Aerated ponds 7 /
m2
Aerated ponds 7 /
m2
Aerated ponds 6 /
m2
Annual
production
(Kg/ Ha)
2000 2500 1875 1500 to 1800 1600 to 1800 2100 to 2500 (two
crops)
Feed
Conversion
Ratio (FCR)
1: 1.3 to 1: 1.5 1: 1.3 to 1:1.8 1: 1.3 to 1: 1.5 01:01.5 01:01.5 to 1: 1.8 01:01.6 and 1: 8(as
per crop duration)
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Water Source A creek of Godavari
river flowing criss
cross at the farm
site forms the water
source. In addition
an irrigation canal
(fresh water) flows
also in the farm site
which is also
pumped in to ponds
to dilute / maintain
the salinity.
A creek from
Godavari river
forms the water
source.
A canal formed by
Rivulet of Krishna
(referred to as
Tungabhadra East
canal) which joins
the sea about 5 Km
from farm site.
Ponnala canal
coming from Perali
and joined south
east with sea at
Nizampatnam
harbor
A canal formed by
Rivulet of Krishna
(referred to as
Tungabhadra west
canal) which joins
the sea about 2 Km
from farm site.
Buckingham canal
Salinity (ppt) Summer crop
(February -June = 15
- 25ppt );
Winter crop
(July -December = <
10ppt)
15- 30ppt
Last year due to
less rains, salinity
has gone up to 40
ppt
February - June :
15 to 40 ppt
20 - 35 ppt 20 – 35 ppt 20 to 40 ppt
Energy / Power
(Electricity /
Diesel)
Diesel Diesel Diesel 70 % of the farmers
have electric power
and 30% run with
Diesel
All farmers have
power for Pumping
of water. All are
using diesel for
aerators.
85 % of the farmers
have electric power
and 15% run with
Diesel
Aeration (Yes
/No)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Since How long
Shrimp
Aquaculture is
practiced
20 Years 15 years 17 years 17 years 18 years 17 years
Challenges
faced
Major problems -
Nil
No major problems For the last 5 years
no major problems
For the last 5 years
no major problems
only problems with
White spot, loose
shell and Vibrio.
Lack of
infrastructure and
Power problem for
Aeration, White
spot, Vibrio, white
cut, fungus and shell
loose. Lack of
infrastructure and
lab facilities.
Crop input costs are
high because of
power cuts ( diesel
expenses)
Seed quality is not
good. It is increasing
crop duration.
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lab facilities
(Nearest Lab
Bapatla).
Coordination among
the farmers is
lacking. This year
50 % farmers are
lost their crops
because of mono
seed. Electricity is
also problem for
some ponds.
(Nearest Lab
Bapatla). Approach
road is a big
problem in rainy
days.
Coordination among
the farmers is
lacking and without
any notice they are
discharging water in
to canals at the time
of crop failures.
Lack of lab facilities
(Nearest lab Kavali)
3. Pond Layout of identified aqua societies
Google satellite map of Group (i) and (ii)
Google satellite map of Group (iii)
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Google satellite map of Group (iv)
Google satellite map of Group (v)
Google satellite map of Group (vi)
Drawing of pond layouts for the Group (iv)
Drawing of pond layouts for the Group (v)
Drawing of pond layouts for the Group (vi)